Prince Albert police investigate arson, firearm incident at local business

Prince Albert police are investigating an arson incident at a local business.

Prince Albert police are investigating what they describe as a suspicious arson and firearm-related incident at a business early Monday morning.

Officers were called to the 3300 block of 2nd Avenue West around 5:19 a.m. to assist the Prince Albert Fire Department with a possible structure fire, according to the Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS).

Police say the fire appeared to be concentrated near the front entrance of the building.

Surveillance footage determined four people arrived at the business in a silver vehicle. According to police, one man discharged what is believed to have been a modified firearm at the front door.

Police say two other suspects then ignited and threw improvised incendiary devices at the entrance, causing the front of the building to catch fire.

The suspects fled the scene before officers arrived.

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Police have since located the vehicle believed to have been involved, but investigators are continuing to search for the suspects and are asking anyone with information to contact PAPS.

Anyone with information, including surveillance footage, is asked to contact PAPS or Crime Stoppers