15 more suspect photos released as Vancouver police investigate Breakout Festival riot

Police have released more than a dozen photos of additionalsuspects believed to have been involved in a costly riot at a music festival in Vancouver.

Investigators on Thursday posted pictures of 15 more people who were allegedlyinvolved in the incidentduring Breakout Festival at the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) grounds on Sept. 18.

Roughly 1,000 people began rioting afterthenight's headliner, Lil Baby, announced he was too sick to perform at the PNE Amphitheatre around 9:30 p.m.

The crowd caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage at the venue and surrounding neighbourhood.

Police initially arrested seven people for breach of the peace. Another seven were arrested overthe past three weeks, after police released a list of their "top 10 most wanted" in connection with the incident on Nov. 1.

Several people turned themselves in after their photos were posted, police said.

"With tips from the public, we've already identified several people who participated in dangerous and destructive behaviour during theBreakoutFestivalriot," Const.Tania Visintinwrote in a statement.

"Now, we're again asking everyone to look hard at these newly released pictures to help us hold these additional suspects accountable."

Police are still looking for suspects from the initial "top 10."

Anyone who recognizes the people in the photos is asked to use the department's online submission form to contact investigators.

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Aftermath of the PNE Amphitheatre riot after festival headliner cancelled

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Angry music festival attendees wrecked tents, threw garbage bins and toppled fridges at the PNE Amphitheatre on Sept. 18, 2022, after organizers announced the festival's headliner, Lil Baby, wouldn't perform.