Police identify teen wanted in string of suspicious fires in SE Calgary
Posted Sep 23, 2024 2:01 pm.
Last Updated Sep 25, 2024 12:39 pm.
Police say a teen suspect in a series of deliberate fires in southeast Calgary last month has been identified.
Emergency crews were called to a detached garage fire in the area of 18 Street and Riverglen Drive SE around 12:40 a.m. on Aug. 22.
The fire completely destroyed the garage and caused damaged to two homes before it was knocked down by firefighters. No one was hurt.
Investigators with the Calgary police arson unit and Calgary Fire Department (CFD) believe there were two additional fires set to recycling bins in a nearby back alley and on the street. Officials believe the alley fires were set around 11:30 p.m. on Aug. 21, and the other was set around the same time as the larger garage fire.
Earlier this month, police charged a 16-year-old boy with disregard for human life, causing fire to a dwelling or house, and mischief.
The photo shows the teen’s hoodie and satchel, the face has been blurred since the person cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Anyone with dashcam or security footage of the Riverbend area around the time of the fires is urged to contact police.
