Crime of the Week - Brampton

A popular Brampton public school was destroyed by fire, and the investigators from 22 Division are seeking the public’s assistance in providing information that may lead them to the persons responsible for this crime.

On Thursday July 4, 2008 at around 4:40 in the afternoon, Brampton Fire Services and Peel Regional Police responded to a fire at the Peel Adventist School on McMurchy Avenue, south of Queen Street. The school was fully engulfed in flames, resulting in the damage being estimated at over 1.5 million dollars.

Investigators believe that the fire may have started in a garbage bin at the rear of the school, however that cannot be confirmed. As a result of this devastating fire, many local students will be forced to attend another institution for education purposes.

The officers investigating this crime are urging members of the public to call Crime Stoppers if you have any information on who may be either directly or indirectly involved in the fire.

If you can assist in solving this case or any other crime, Crime Stoppers would like to hear from you. If police make an arrest as a result of your call, you could become eligible for a cash reward. Remember with Crime Stoppers/Gun Stoppers you never have to give your name, you never have to testify in court and there is no call display. Crime Stoppers can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by calling toll free 1-800-222-8477, that’s 1-800-222-TIPS, or Via the Web at www.peelcrimestoppers.ca and click on “Submit a Tip”.