Police Investigate Two Arsons within Hours of Each Other – Seeking Public Assistance

Files: 2022997460 & 2022997549

Charlottetown Police Services is currently investigating two incidents of Arson.

Both incidents occurred in the early hours of July 19^th.  The first incident to be reported was on Sydney St., at 1:26 am where a pride flag was set on fire causing damage to the siding of the residence.  The second incident was called in an hour and half later at 2: 56 am,  where two witnesses observed a lone male running from a residence on University Avenue. The witnesses saw a cup that was placed on top of an electrical box set on fire.

Police are currently investigating both incidents and are working on identifying a suspect that was observed on the E watch cameras running from the area of the second Arson.

Anyone with information about these arsons or the identity of the male suspect is asked to contact police at 902-629-4172, complete the tip section below,  or contact PEI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).