Police searching for suspects accused of dousing grocery store in gas, trying to set it on fire

Winnipeg police are looking for the public's help to identify two men accused of trying to set a grocery store on fire.

Winnipeg police have released images of two men wanted in connection with a years-old alleged arson at a Main Street grocery store.

Police said the incident happened in the early morning hours of Aug. 11, 2024, at the business in the 1000 block of Main Street.

Officers say two men carrying jerry cans came into the store and started pouring gas around the business.

Police say an employee removed them before they were able to ignite a fire.

Investigators are now asking for the public’s help identifying two male suspects shown in surveillance images.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers.