Two arson investigations in West Nipissing
On June 28, 2024, shortly after 7:00 a.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Nipissing Fire Service responded to a structure fire on Front Street in Sturgeon Falls, affecting businesses in the former Truchon Fuel building at 162 Front Street. The street remained closed for much of the morning as investigators and fire crews attended the scene.
Prior to the fire, two unknown persons, dressed in red hoodies and red jogging pants, were observed attending the property in a rented 2023 white Hyundai with a fuel container. Police suspect the fire may have been started intentionally, and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals involved.
While the businesses in the building closed for the day, they were reopened in the evening and next day, with only minor damage sustained in the pizza shop known as Steve’s Premiere Pizza on the west extremity of the building.
This Sturgeon Falls fire came just two weeks after another suspicious fire, which was reported in River Valley.
On June 14, shortly after 12:00 a.m., Nipissing West OPP, along with the River Valley Fire Protection Team and Field Fire Department, responded to a vehicle fire at a business on Highway 539A. Two people were observed traveling on an All-Terrain-Vehicle (ATV), then approached the vehicle and started the fire. There were no injuries reported.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation and officers are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals involved.
If anyone has any information regarding these investigation, OPP is urging them to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at http://www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
Motorcycle theft from Levert Dr. property
Police are seeking the public’s assistance after responding to a theft of a motorcycle from a seasonal property on Levert Drive, West Nipissing on June 25. Sometime between June 20-25, unknown person(s) attended the property and removed a black 2012 Harley Davidson motorcycle and personal items from the property. If anyone has any information regarding this ongoing investigation, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000. (Ref.#E240816214).