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West Hants District RCMP investigate arsons
West Hants District RCMP is investigating three arsons that occurred on July 1 and 2 in Windsor.
At approximately 11:15 p.m. on July 1, RCMP received a report of a “Save the Lake” sign on fire on Hwy. 1 in Falmouth. When police arrived, the fire was already out. While investigating the source of the fire, police discovered the same sign on the other side of the lake on fire. Police immediately attended and put the fire out. The signs were seized for further investigation.
At approximately 1:25 a.m. on July 2, RCMP received another report of a sign on fire on Wentworth Rd. Police attended and put the fire out. The sign was seized for further investigation.
The investigation is ongoing and West Hants District RCMP asks that anyone that was in the area of these fires at the times they were set, or anyone with information on these incidents, call them at (902) 790-2207. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.