Sackville fire investigated as arson

SASKATOON,SK—MARCH 6/2019—9999 Spec RCMP – RCMP vehicle in North Battleford, SK. on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. (MATT SMITH/THE STAR PHOENIX)

The RCMP/HRP integrated General Investigation Section is investigating an arson that occurred on September 22 in Lower Sackville.

At approximately 9:50 p.m. Halifax District RCMP were called to a structure fire on Metropolitan Ave. in Lower Sackville. Upon arrival, the structure was fully engulfed and Halifax Regional Emergency and Fire were on scene. The fire was determined to be suspicious in nature and no one was injured in the fire.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information on this incident 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 atwww.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

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