Suspicious Fire in Paquetville Under Investigation

The Northeast District RCMP is asking for the public's assistance as they investigate a fire that damaged an unoccupied house in Paquetville last month.

On January 23 at about 11:00 p.m., police and the Paquetville Fire Department responded to a fire at 411 Rue des Bouleaux. Police investigators as well as the New Brunswick Fire Marshal have determined the cause of the fire to be suspicious.

Anyone with any information regarding this fire or who may have seen a person or vehicle near the home on the night of January 23 is asked to contact the Northeast District RCMP at (506) 393-3000.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca, by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by texting TIP212+ your message to 'CRIMES' (274637). Cash awards of up to $2,000 are awarded for qualified tips that help police solve a crime.