Bay St. George RCMP is investigating an arson that occurred in Piccadilly shorty after midnight today, February 17, 2025.
Shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Monday, Bay St. George RCMP were called to the parking lot of the Our Lady of Fatima Catholic church on the Main Road in Piccadilly where a truck was on fire. Firefighters attended the scene and extinguished the blaze, which completely destroyed the vehicle. Evidence gathered at the scene suggests that the fire was intentionally set. A set of footprints was observed in the snow that led from the vehicle and continued into a wooded area behind the church. The footprints eventually led back onto the Main Road where it is believed the suspect was picked up by a motorist.
The investigation is continuing.
Bay St. George RCMP asks area residents to check for any possible surveillance footage and to report any suspicious activities around the time of the arson. Anyone having knowledge of this crime is asked to contact Bay St. George RCMP at 709-643-2118. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.