The building was completely gutted by the fire. (Image Credit: (Facebook/ Prince Albert Fire Fighters))

By Susan McNeil

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 Prince Albert Police have released footage from nearby buildings of a man who was in the vicinity of the Salvation Army shortly after it is believed to have caught fire.  

Several different angles of footage show a man walking down a sidewalk near the 900 block of Central Avenue, taking off one pair of pants but wearing another pair underneath.  

The video is captured at 7:31 p.m. on December 25, with the man first walking southbound in an alley.  

The person is then seen walking westward in the unit block of 10th Street East, approaching Central Avenue.  

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A third camera captures them walking northwards on the eastside of Central Avenue at around 7:33 p.m.  

The last sighting is of the person is at 8 p.m., standing on the northeast corner of Central Avenue before walking southwards.  

Police are not sure if the person is the suspect or a person who could be a witness.

The building was destroyed by arson on Christmas Day. 

Anyone with information in relation to the identity of the unknown person or any other information that may be relevant to this investigation is asked to contact police at 306-953-4222.

Anonymous tips can also be provided to Prince Albert Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=248/ . 

The Prince Albert Police Service will provide any further updates in relation to this investigation when available. 

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susan.mcneil@pattisonmedia.com