Portage la Prairie RCMP are requesting public assistance in three arson incidents which occurred earlier this month.
On December 6, 2009, between 6am and 6:30am, Portage la Prairie RCMP and Portage la Prairie Emergency Services responded to three separate complaints of arson.
The first being a garage fire that completely destroyed the garage, a shed and two vehicles on the 100 block of Tupper Street North, the second being a garage fire on the first block of 4th Street N.W., and the third a utility trailer located behind a business on the 600 block of Saskatchewan Avenue West.
Damage is estimated at over $65,000.00 in total and no injuries were reported.
A male was witnessed setting fire to the utility trailer. He is described as being approximately 6′ tall with a slim build.
Police believe the same individual is responsible for all three fires.
Anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to call the Portage la Prairie RCMP at (204) 857-4445, or Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
Police continue to investigate.
Cst. Miles Hiebert
Portage la Prairie RCMP
Tel: (204)239-8908
