News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Thursday, July 9, 2015         Update - Arson Investigation – Public Assistance Required – C15-94661 As previously released -On May 10, 2015, shortly after 11:10 a.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service were on patrol in the 500 block of Bannatyne Avenue when they, along with area residents, observed smoke coming from a vacant apartment block. Members of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service attended at which time the fire was brought under control. There were no reports of any injuries and damage was estimated at 2.4 million dollars.   An investigation was undertaken by the Office of the Fire Commissioner which has concluded that the fire was the result of arson.   The investigation is now continuing by members of the Arson Unit. It has been determined that another fire was also set in the same area at approximately 12:30 a.m. The second fire occurred outside near a building causing minimal damage. Three youth suspects were observed in the area wearing dark clothing and are believed to be involved in both incidents.  Anyone with further information regarding this on-going matter or the identity of the suspect(s) is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6813 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).     For further information contact either:     Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer     Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer         Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe.         Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.