PRINCE ALBERT — Police are searching for four suspects after a brazen attack on a local business early Monday morning that involved gunfire and incendiary devices.
Prince Albert Police Service officers were called just before 5:20 a.m. on April 27 to the 3300 block of 2nd Avenue West for a reported structure fire. Prince Albert Fire Department crews were already on scene and found flames concentrated at the front entrance of the building.
A review of surveillance footage has since revealed that the incident was no accident., according to police.
A preliminary review of surveillance footage indicates that four individuals arrived at the location in a silver vehicle. One male suspect discharged what is believed to be a modified firearm at the front door of the business.
Two additional individuals then ignited and threw improvised incendiary devices at the entrance, causing it to catch fire. The suspects fled the scene immediately afterwards.
Police have since located the vehicle believed to be involved in the incident but the suspects haven't been identified.
This investigation remains ongoing. Police are asking anyone who may have information, surveillance footage, or who witnessed suspicious activity in the area around the time of the incident to contact the Prince Albert Police Service at 306-953-4222. Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
