Police release images of Vancouver park caretaker taken hours before he was killed

Images of a Vancouver park caretaker taken just hours before he was killed are being made public in an effort to shed more light on a case that has baffled police and those who knew Justis Daniel.

Officers discovered 77-year-old Danieldead inside his Tatlow Park residence on the morning ofDec. 10.

He had been the caretaker of the1.4-hectare parknestled in a sleepy, affluent part of the Kitsilano neighbourhood, where he was well known as a gentle, kind-hearted man.

So far, no suspect has been identified and no arrests have been made.

The two surveillance camera images of Daniel released by the Vancouver Police Department (VPD)were captured on Dec. 9, the day police believe he was killed. Investigators hope they might help someone come forward with information.

"We're specifically asking anyone who had any contact with Justis on Dec.9, as well as anyone who was on West 3rdAvenue between noon and 7 p.m. on [that day]to contact our investigators," said Const. Tania Visintin.

Investigators are also looking to speak to anyone whohas video surveillance systems in their residence or business within the area of West 5thAvenue and Point Grey Road between Larch Street and Trutch Street, shesaid.

Anyone with information is asked to call the VPD's Major Crime Sectionat 604-717-2500.

"We believe someone out there could have valuable information that can help us solve this case," Visintin said.

WATCH | AKitsilano resident reacts to the death of Justis Daniel:

'Its a nice neighbourhood and hes just a nice old guy'

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A resident in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood reacts to the suspicious death of a park caretaker.