This screenshot shows a man just after throwing a Molotov Cocktail at a building in downtown Prince Albert. (Prince Albert Crime Stoppers/Facebook)

By Susan McNeil

Arson

Arsonist allegedly using Molotov cocktails in downtown P.A.

Aug 23, 2023 | 11:51 AM

An arsonist was reportedly seen on video using a Molotov Cocktail in an attempt to set fire to a vacant building in downtown Prince Albert.

In the month of July, many incidents of arson attempts have been reported downtown, although none have caused any significant damage according to Prince Albert Police.

On two occasions, the arsonist threw a burning bottle at the same vacant building.

All of the incidents have happened at night.

Police said the arson attempts are reckless and dangerous with the potential to cause major damage or even fatal harm to people.

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Anyone with information on these arson reports or the person responsible is asked to call Prince Albert Police at 306 953 4222 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip to http://www.p3tips.com/248.

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