Police ask for public’s help to find suspect(s) in arson case

PINEHOUSE – Pinehouse RCMP are investigating a case of arson that destroyed an excavator.

On June 8, Pinehouse RCMP received a report of an arson in the Northern Village of Pinehouse.

The investigation determined that sometime between the evening of June 7 and the morning of June 8, an unknown individual or individuals discharged a firearm at an excavator parked at the landfill off of Highway 914. The excavator was then set on fire.

The excavator was significantly damaged. The fire did not spread beyond the immediate area of the excavator.

Pinehouse RCMP continue to investigate.

Anyone with information, or who saw suspicious activity near the landfill late on June 7 or early on June 8, is asked to call Pinehouse RCMP by dialling 310-RCMP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at saskcrimestoppers.com.