Regina police search for arson suspect after shed fire leads to propane explosion
Police were told when they arrived on-scene that a "suspicious male" was seen in the area around the same time.
Police told 'suspicious male' had been in area
Regina police are asking the public for help in identifying a suspect in an arson investigation.
Police were called to the 100 block of College Avenue Tuesday afternoon at around 3:50 p.m. CST.
A shed was on fire at the time, and other small fires in sheds and on fences were also being attended to.
The fire caused a propane tank in one of the sheds to explode.
Police were told when they arrived on-scene that a "suspicious male" was seen in the area around the same time.
He was described as around 17 years old, wearing a backwards black hat, a red and white muscle shirt, jeans and a blue backpack.
If anyone has any information, contact Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.