Springdale RCMP investigates arson to boat

June 25, 2021
Springdale, Newfoundland and Labrador

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A suspected arson destroyed this dry docked vessel in Springdale on June 2, 2021.
A suspected arson destroyed this dry docked vessel in Springdale on June 2, 2021.

Springdale RCMP is investigating a suspected arson to a boat that was dry docked on Bayview Road in Springdale on June 2, 2021.

At approximately 2:20 p.m., police received the report of the fire and attended the scene. Firefighters extinguished the blaze which destroyed the vessel.

A number of unknown youth were observed leaving the area at the time of the blaze.

Anyone having any information about this incident or the identify of the youth seen in the area at the time of the fire is asked to contact Springdale RCMP at 709-673-3864 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

Corporal Jolene Garland
Media Relations Officer
RCMP NL
709-772-6170
rcmp.nl.media-medias.tnl.grc@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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