On Monday, March 23, 2020, at approximately 12:20 a.m., a group of males reportedly attended a gas station in the area of 157 Street and Stony Plain Road. One of the males reportedly purchased a red jerry can and several litres of fuel. The male then reportedly walked to a nearby construction site, used the fuel to light wooden framing on fire and fled the area on foot. The site was unattended at the time and no injuries were reported.
Police are releasing photos of the alleged suspect in hopes that someone may recognize the male. He is described as approximately 5’10-5’11” tall, weighs approximately 150 lbs and was reportedly wearing black pants, a black jacket, a black toque and black and white runners.
Arson suspect
Anyone who has information about this individual or this crime is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.