Halifax District RCMP is investigating an arson that occurred at a home in Lake Echo

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RCMP investigates arson

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Halifax District RCMP is investigating an arson that occurred at a home in Lake Echo.

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Yesterday morning at 11 a.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a house fire on Bumpy Lane in Lake Echo. The investigation determined that the fire was suspicious in nature.

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One man was seen fleeing the home at the time of the fire and there were no other occupants. No one was injured as a result of the fire. At approximately 2:10 p.m., RCMP arrested a 28-year-old man without incident, in relation to the fire.

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The investigation is ongoing and is now being led by the Integrated General Investigation Section.

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Anyone with information on the arson is asked to contact Halifax District RCMP at​ 902-490-5020. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at​ 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3​ Tips App

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(FOUND) Missing Person: Jurgen Edward Albert Brouwer

(FOUND) Missing Person: Sean Francis O’Toole