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A garbage bin and a vehicle set on fire led Regina police to finding a suspect allegedly also responsible for a third fire, set in May 2024.
The suspect, a 24-year-old man, is now facing four charges for three offenses related to three separate arson incidents.
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Regina Fire and Protective Services responded to a garbage bin on fire in the 1600 block of Angus Street just before 7:30 p.m. on March 23.
“Fire crews arrived and quickly extinguished the blaze,” a news release from police on April 2 read.
While responding to that fire, Regina fire was alerted to a second blaze: a vehicle on fire nearby. Once again, fire crews responded and put out the fire.
Regina police were called to the scene. Alongside Regina fire services, the fire was determined to have been intentionally set, according to police.
Police began an arson investigation and through reviewing security camera footage, were able to identify and located the suspect in both fires. Officers also determined the man was responsible for a house fire in the 1300 block of Retallack Street on May 5, 2024.
The man first appeared in Regina Provincial Court on on March 27.
Police highlight security footage utility
“Video security footage is often a crucial part of a successful investigation,” Regina police noted in the release.
The Safe Neighbourhood Camera Registry is a free and voluntary program through the Regina Police Service’s Community ON Crime Prevention Initiative by Regina police. Through the program, participants can let police know whether they have security cameras, in case that knowledge might assist officers in an investigation.
“When we’re able to conclude investigations quickly and hold offenders accountable, this can assist in reducing crime in our city,” the release said.
To participate, interested people need only sign up online and alert Regina police that they have a security camera. If a crime happens in a participant’s area, police can reach out to those on the registry to request video that could help in an investigation.
