RCMP investigating suspicious fire at a business

April 28, 2022
Cap-Pelé , New Brunswick

News release

The Southeast District RCMP is investigating a suspicious fire at a business in Cap-Pelé, N.B.

On April 24, 2022, at approximately 3:30 a.m., members of the Shediac RCMP and Cap-Pelé Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at Chez Camille Take Out restaurant, on Acadie Street. The building, which was unoccupied at the time, was completely destroyed by the fire.

The investigation deemed the fire to be suspicious in nature, and police continue to investigate the cause. The RCMP are also continuing their investigation into other suspicious fires that occurred in several communities in the Southeast District. This includes determining whether there are any links between incidents.

"We understand some residents of the Cap-Pelé and surrounding areas are concerned following many building fires in the area over the last few years," says Cpl. Hans Ouellette with the New Brunswick RCMP. "Each investigation takes time and is investigated thoroughly. Since 2019, several arrests have been made in relation to these fires while others remain under investigation. The RCMP does not issue updates to suspicious fire investigations if the file is deemed to be non-criminal in nature, accidental, or fraudulent in nature."

Anyone with information about this fire or who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area during the early morning hours of April 24 is asked to contact the Shediac RCMP at 506-533-5151. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Contact information

Cpl. Hans Ouellette
New Brunswick RCMP
506-452-4252

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