A teenager faces arson charges following a fire in Haliburton, Ont., on the weekend.
According to Haliburton Highlands OPP, around 4 p.m. on Sunday, officers and the Dysart et al Fire Department responded to a reported fire at a washroom building at Head Lake Park in Haliburton.
“With the assistance of the public, a suspect was quickly identified and arrested a short time later,” OPP stated Tuesday.
A 15-year-old was arrested and charged with two counts of arson causing damage to property.
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Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the name of the accused cannot be released.
OPP continue to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-888-310-1122 or 705-286-1431 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at khcrimestoppers.com.
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