Calgary Police have charged one teenager with multiple offences, and continue to search for another suspect in relation to the suspicious fires that occurred in Riverbend last month.
At approximately 12:40 a.m., on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, police were called for reports of a fire at a residence in the 100 block of Riverglen Crescent S.E. Upon arrival, our officers determined the fire had destroyed a garage and caused damage to two residences. No injuries were reported.
Investigators believe there were two additional nuisance fires set to recycling bins in the back alley of the 0 to 100 block of River Valley Crescent S.E., and the 100 block of River Valley Crescent S.E. One of the fires was believed to have been set around 11:30 p.m., on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, and the other is believed to have been set around the same time as the residential fire.
Currently, investigators are asking the public to come forward with information. Anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage from the Riverbend area, or who believes they saw something suspicious around the time of the incidents is asked to contact police.
Investigators are also releasing a description of a suspect believed to be involved. The suspect is described as approximately 16 years old and was last seen wearing a grey and white camouflage patterned hooded sweater, black shorts, an army-green satchel and light-brown or green Croc shoes. The suspect is believed to have been travelling by foot and may have been with two other individuals in the areas of:
· The 100 block of Riverglen Crescent S.E.
· The 0 to 100 block of River Valley Crescent S.E.
· The 100 block of River Valley Crescent S.E.
As a result of the investigation, Calgary Police have charged a 16-year-old male with disregard for human life, causing fire to a dwelling or house and mischief.
The teen cannot be named under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. He will next appear in court on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024.
Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or the suspicious fires is asked to contact police, tips can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477.
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