Police have reissued a request for tips from the public relating to the Dec. 13, 2009 fire that destroyed a townhouse complex on Government Road.
"We're pretty satisfied that it didn't start by itself," said Cpl. Dave Ritchie.
At 5 a.m. on Dec. 13, 2009, police responded to a report of a row of town houses on fire.
The complex was completely engulfed in flames by the time firefighters reached the scene.
All occupants of the complex were able to get out of their residences, however the buildings were completely destroyed. At this time the overall estimate of the property damage is $1,000,000.
"If anybody was around and anybody saw or heard anything that hasn't come forward sometimes people [come forward] if we reiterated that it is an arson with a lot of dollar value and could've been a lot worse for life loss, let alone the inconveniences caused to date," said Ritchie.
A male and female were spotted leaving the scene, which led investigators to two youths, aged 14, who cannot be named.
"We did get a report from a citizen of similar described youth being around there," said Ritchie. "We don't have any evidence that they did anything yet, but whether they've been exonerated I don't know."
The youths were identified by investigators as having possibly been involved, and were questioned and released, states a news release.
"The investigation is continuing however the police are in need of the public's assistance and are asking anyone who may have information to come forward," states the release.
Anyone with any information regarding this fire or who were in the area at the time of the fire are urged to contact the GIS Section of the Sea to Sky Regional Police Service at 604 892-6100 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
Convicted dealer arrested
On Friday (March 12) at 9:44 p.m., members on patrol observed a male near Second Avenue and Winnipeg Street who is known to police interact with another male who then walked away. The second male was checked and arrested after being found in possession of a quantity of cocaine and drug paraphernalia.
The 48-year-old from Winnipeg, Manitoba was held in custody, appeared in court on Monday (March 15) and was released to appear again on March 24 to answer to a charge of possession of a controlled substance in the form of cocaine. The male charged in this incident was also out on federal parole stemming from drug trafficking charges.
Man steals tin
On Saturday (March 13) at 9:08 a.m., an employee reported that around 8:20 a.m., a theft occurred from CN Rail at 39500 Government Road. A male in a beige van stole eight or 10 pieces of 4-foot by 16-foot white and brown colored tin valued at $1,200. The male is described as around 45 years old with a grey beard, wearing a fisherman's cap and green coat. The matter is still under investigation.
Property paintballed
On Friday (March 12) at 10:13 p.m., residents called police to report that their house and vehicles on Thunderbird Ridge had been sprayed with red paint balls. Upon attendance police observed approximately 20 shots of paintball on the residence and vehicle. The matter is still under investigation.
Drunk driver charged
On Friday (March 12) at 5:56 p.m., an RCMP member observed a 1981 GMC pick up driving erratically on Mamquam Road. The vehicle was stopped and the 61-year-old male driver displayed signs of impairment. He was returned to the detachment and registered two breathalizer readings over twice the legal limit of alcohol. The vehicle was he was driving was impounded for 24 hours and the driver was released on a promise to appear in Provincial Court on April 28 to answer to a charge of impaired driving.
