The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is investigating two fires that have occurred within the last month and are asking the public for door camera footage or information that can help to identify the suspect(s) who are responsible for these incidents.
On Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at approximately 5:05 a.m. it was reported to police that a fire was intentionally set on a vehicle on a property in the Holyrood neighbourhood in the area of 77 Street and 95 Avenue. No injuries were reported, and police located a handwritten note demanding a Bitcoin money transfer that was left on the property’s doorstep. An investigation into this fire was initiated by police.
On Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, at approximately 3:30 a.m., it was reported that a fire was deliberately set in the Cloverdale neighbourhood at a home in the area of 95 Street and 97 Avenue. Initial investigations determined it to be an arson. Notes with similar handwriting to September’s fire were found at neighbouring homes. Thankfully, the four occupants inside the home were able to escape without injury.
Police are asking residents in the Holyrood and Cloverdale communities to come forward with any information related to suspicious activity or door camera footage that was taken around the times of these arsons.
“At this time, it is unknown if these two incidents are directly related,” says Det. Sean Thorimbert of the EPS Southwest Investigative Response Team. “We are hopeful that members of these impacted communities will be able to provide information that will assist with our efforts to identify anyone who might be responsible for these fires.”
“While our investigations remain ongoing, we encourage residents to stay vigilant and mindful of unusual activity in their neighbourhoods.”