Drumheller RCMP are investigating and asking the public’s assistance after a number of intentional fires were reported within rural areas of Starland County surrounding the Town of Drumheller.
On Tuesday, June 13 at 2:43 p.m., Drumheller RCMP received reports of an individual intentionally setting fires in the ditches along Highway 9 at six different locations, including Range Road 172, 180, 191, 200, Highway 849, and on Highway 56 south of the Village of Munson.
Fortunately, emergency services were successful in putting out all fires.
Witnesses describe a suspect as:
male
wearing blue coveralls and carrying a jerry can
possibly associated with a blue or grey 1 ton pick up.
Drumheller RCMP are asking the public for assistance. Motorists who were in the area from 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. are asked to check their dash cameras and report anything suspicious.
If you have any information about this crime or those responsible you are asked to contact the Drumheller RCMP at 403-823-2630. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1‐800‐222‐8477 (TIPS), by Internet at www.tipsubmit.com or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions). To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.
