The Dauphin RCMP have released photos of a suspect in the series of recent arsons in the city. The photos and full press release are below:
On August 1, 2022, at approximately 11:45 pm, Dauphin RCMP responded to an alarm call at a business located on 3rd Avenue NE in Dauphin. Upon arrival, officers observed smoke coming from the building which they were able to quickly extinguish before it could spread.
Throughout the morning, officers responded to three additional fire calls. At 1:10 am, a vehicle was reported on fire on 3rd Avenue SE, a 6:05 am, another vehicle fire in the 500 block of Main Street and at 8:15 am, an attempted arson took place at a business located on 3rd Avenue NW. No injuries were reported.
Surveillance footage obtained captured images of a suspect being sought by the Dauphin RCMP.
Anyone with information in regards to the identity of this individual or in relation to these fires is asked to contact the Dauphin RCMP at 204-622-5050 or call Manitoba Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text “TIPMAN” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).
Dauphin RCMP continue to investigate.
Suspect photo #1 (from Dauphin RCMP)
Suspect photo #2 (from Dauphin RCMP)
