14-65278 - Suspicious fire - Central division

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On May 12, shortly after 2 a.m., officers responded to the Saint Andrews Church located at 6036 Coburg Road in Halifax to assist Halifax Regional Fire and emergencies at an alarm call.  The church was insecure and It appears that some type of accelerant was used to set two small piles of debris on fire inside the church, which were quickly extinguished and caused minimal damages. A search was conducted with the use of a k-9 unit with  negative results.  The scene was secured and will be processed by a forensic identification unit this morning.  Police do not have any suspects at this time.  The investigation will continue today.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact Halifax Regional Police at 490-5016. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or texting a tip to Tip 202 + your message to 274637.