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The Nov. 19 arson caused little damage to the home.
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Posted at 1:12 p.m. EST
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Calgary police are searching for a suspect in their investigation into an arson that took place in the city's northwest neighborhood of Hillhurst.
His description indicates that he is of medium build, approximately 1.82 meters tall, weighing 79 kilograms, with brown hair and blue eyes.
The 21-year-old, according to the police, tried to set fire to a house last week in order to extort bitcoins from residents of the neighborhood.
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In a letter, which residents found on their doorstep, they requested a transfer of $1,400 payable in bitcoins.
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No one was injured and damage to the burned home was minimal, however several residents reported finding a letter on their front doorstep requesting a bitcoin transfer.
Extortion attempts of this type also take place in Edmonton, recalls Calgary police who are in contact with Edmonton police regarding the investigation.
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