Cold Lake RCMP request assistance to identify suspected arsonist

On July 20, 2019 at approximately 8:30 a.m., Cold Lake RCMP received a call from the Cold Lake Fire Rescue to report a suspicious camper fire near 56^th Avenue. A male suspect can be seen on surveillance on a bicycle with a black backpack and skateboard entering the camper trailer and when he exited, smoke was seen and the camper quickly became fully engulfed and destroyed. The camper was unoccupied and nobody was injured. The suspect then fled the scene on bicycle.

The male suspect is seen wearing:

• Black hoodie
• Beige khaki style pant
• Black shoes
• Skateboard with bold expletive lettering

Cold Lake RCMP and fire investigators continue to investigate the arson and are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the male suspect.

Please contact Cold Lake RCMP at 780-594-3301 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.”