Sheshatshiu RCMP continues to investigate local arson; seeks public assistance to identify person of interest

January 10, 2024
Sheshatshiu, Newfoundland and Labrador

News release

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A grainy photo of a person wearing a backpack, taken from surveillance footage.
A grainy photo of a person wearing a backpack, taken from surveillance footage.
A grainy photo of a person wearing a backpack, taken from surveillance footage.

Sheshatshiu RCMP has exhausted local efforts to identify a person they believe may have information about an arson of a local building in November 2023.

Just after 9:00 p.m. on November 14, 2023, police received a report of a building on fire on Peenamin Drive in Sheshatshiu. Sheshatshiu RCMP, a RCMP Fire Investigator, North West River Fire Department and Sheshatshiu Innu First Nations Fire Department attended the scene. Security footage was obtained and the fire was determined to be an arson.

A person of interest is pictured in the attached photos from surveillance footage. Despite the grainy quality of the photos, Sheshatshiu RCMP is hoping that someone may be able to identify the person seen wearing what is believed to be a 'Puma' brand backpack.

If you have any information on the fire or the person(s) responsible please call Sheshatshiu RCMP at 709-497-8700. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app. #SayItHere

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Contact information

Strategic Communications and Media Relations Unit
RCMP NL
rcmp.nl.media-medias.tnl.grc@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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