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Police investigating suspicious fire in Kapuskasing

Person wearing a red coat with a briefcase seen running away from the scene
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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KAPUSKASING - On Nov. 8, 2021, members of the James Bay Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call from the Kapuskasing Fire Department regarding a suspicious fire that occurred behind the Walmart building on Government Road in Kapuskasing.

Further investigation revealed that a person wearing a red coat with a briefcase was observed running away from the fire scene.

Police are asking anyone with information regarding this incident, to contact the Kapuskasing OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Being anonymous, you will not be required to testify in court and information you provide may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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