Edmonton police seek suspect in arsons that damaged 6 garages

By Stephanie Swensrude 630CHED

Posted July 18, 2023 12:38 pm

1 min read

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Edmonton police are seeking the help of the public in locating a man suspected of setting several fires in the city’s northeast.

The first incident happened June 5 between 2 and 3:30 a.m. Police said officers were called to multiple arsons in the Delwood community between 137 and 132 Avenue near 66 Street.

The fires caused a significant amount of damage to six detached garages, police said.

On June 10, a fire was started at another garage nearby, located at 128 Avenue and 72 Street. Police believe the same person is responsible for all the fires.