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.
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Police describe the suspect as a tall, thin man wearing shoes with reflective stripes on the back during the earlier fire incidents.
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Anyone with information on the person responsible for these arsons is asked to contact police at 780-423-4567.
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