By Chris Brown

grass fires started

Investigation continues into fireworks shot from vehicle on highway

Oct 20, 2020 | 11:28 AM

REDCLIFF, AB – RCMP continue to investigate an incident in which fireworks were shot from a moving vehicle on the highway near the Alberta-Saskatchewan boundary and sparked grass fires in the two provinces.

“As a result of the media release last week we have got some leads and we’re currently following them,” said Redcliff RCMP Staff Sgt. Sean Maxwell.

According to Redcliff RCMP, three suspects left a gas station in Walsh where they purchased the fireworks and were heading east on the highway toward Saskatchewan when the fireworks were shot at a second vehicle. RCMP believe the two vehicles were travelling together.

The fireworks, high winds and dry conditions in the area started numerous grass fires in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

The incident happened just after 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 10.

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Maxwell said officers have spoken with their counterparts in Saskatchewan as the investigation continues.

“If it requires going into Saskatchewan we’ve already talked to the Maple Creek detachment and we’ll work hand in hand with their investigators to deal with any potential charges.”

The two vehicles are described as a dark coloured Chevrolet Impala and a blue Ford F150.

RCMP describe the suspects as follows:

The three suspects are all described as caucasian males.

Suspect 1: Around 5’10”, 150 lbs, some facial hair on chin, “mullet-style” hair wearing a white “Moosehead Lager” t-shirt, blue pants, an olive green and black baseball hat and glasses

Suspect 2: Around 5’10”, 160 lbs, longer, wavey hair wearing a navy blue “American Eagle” hoodie with white “AM EAGLE” font, black pants with a black baseball hat and glasses

Suspect 3: Around 6′ tall, 150 lbs, longer hair on the back of his neck wearing a plaid green longsleeve shirt, blue jean and a black baseball hat with red trim, possibly a pick-axe on the front of the hat

Maxwell asks anyone with information to come forward.

Anyone with information relating to this incident is asked to contact the Redcliff RCMP at 403‑548-2288 or Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑8477 (TIPS).

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