Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP investigating multiple acts of mischief and arson; public asked for assistance

April 5, 2021
Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador

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Multiple vehicles were damaged or destroyed in the New Bay Road area of Grand Falls-Windsor during the weekend of April 2-4, 2021.
Multiple vehicles were damaged or destroyed in the New Bay Road area of Grand Falls-Windsor during the weekend of April 2-4, 2021.

During the weekend of April 2-4, 2021, RCMP NL responded to multiple acts of mischief and arson in the New Bay Road area of Grand Falls-Windsor. A number of vehicles had their fuel tanks drilled and gasoline removed, while two other vehicles were set fire and fully destroyed. Three more vehicles received significant heat damage as a result of the fires.

Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP is asking the public in the area to check their trail cameras and home security footage to assist in identifying the person(s) responsible. The events took place late at night or in the early morning hours.

Anyone with information about these crimes is asked to contact Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP at 709-489-2121 or contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (TIPS is 8477), by Secure Web Tips at www.nlcrimestoppers.com, or by downloading the free and secure mobile app. Search the App Store for "P3 Tips". Electronic tips submitted to Crime Stoppers are encrypted, entirely confidential and completely anonymous.

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Contact information

Glenda Power
Director of Strategic Communications
RCMP NL
709-691-1615
rcmp.nl.media-medias.tnl.grc@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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