The Caraquet RCMP is seeking the public's help in connection with an arson in the community.
On August 13, 2024, at approximately 4:30 a.m., members of the Caraquet RCMP received a report of a fire at a church on Acadie Street in Grande-Anse, N.B.
The fire, which was confined to a small area of the church, was quickly extinguished. Through the investigation, it was determined that the fire had been intentionally set. No one was injured at the time of the incident.
The Northeast District Community Crime Reduction Unit, the RCMP Forensic Identification Section, the Caraquet Fire Department, and the Office of the New Brunswick Fire Marshal are assisting in the investigation.
Anyone who has information that could help further the investigation is asked to contact the Caraquet RCMP at 506-726-5222. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.
The investigation is ongoing.