RCMP investigate arson in Port au Port East, ask residents to check video surveillance

    Tuesday, 7 January 2025 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    The blaze was put out by firefighters and evidence suggests that the fire was intentionally set. 

    Bay St. George RCMP is looking into a case of suspected arson at a residential property on the Main Road in Port au Port East on January 4th. Police were called around 3 o’clock that morning and when they got to the scene, a vehicle, which was parked in the driveway, was fully engulfed in flames with heat damage spreading onto the home.  The blaze was put out by firefighters and evidence suggests that the fire was intentionally set.  Suspect(s) were seen leaving the area on an all-terrain vehicle at a high rate of speed.

    Residents of Port au Port East are asked to check for available surveillance footage around the time of the fire.  Anyone having information about the fire, the all-terrain vehicle or those responsible is asked to contact Bay St. George RCMP at 709-643-2118.  To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

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