Edmonton police issue arrest warrants for man linked to Bitcoin arsons
Posted December 2, 2024 9:18 pm.
Last Updated December 2, 2024 9:23 pm.
Edmonton police says arrest warrants have been issued for a man wanted in connection to a series of arsons in south central Edmonton in the fall.
EPS began an investigation into a fire that were intentionally set on Sept. 23 near 77 Street and 95 Avenue.
During the incident, police say a vehicle was deliberately set on fire and a note demanding Bitcoin was found on the vehicle owner’s doorstep.
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A second incident occurred on Oct. 13, near 95 Street and 97 Avenue.
Through initial stages of an investigation, police did not believe the fire was arson, however, notes with similar handwriting to the vehicle fire in September were found at nearby homes.
A couple of days later on Oct. 19, police responded to a second fire that was intentionally set at the same home as the September fire in Holyrood.
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Once again, no injuries were reported, and investigators were able to link the blaze to the two previous incidents.
Since, police say 21-year-old Finbar Hughes is wanted for arson with disregard for human life, extortion, and possession of an incendiary material to commit arson in connection to the three fires.
EPS also note that Hughes is wanted in Calgary for similar offences.
