Photo: Mayor Bill Powalinsky

Prince Albert Police is asking the public for help in identifying a potential suspect or witness connected to the fire that burned down the Salvation Army shelter on Christmas night.

Investigators have since obtained video surveillance of the area surrounding the 900 block of Central Avenue just moments after the fire is believed to have started. The video has been released and it able to be viewed below.

At around 7:30 p.m., the unknown person is first seen walking southbound in an alley in the area. They then remove black pants to reveal grey pants underneath. The individual is last seen at 8:00 p.m. standing on the northeast corner of Central Avenue before proceeding southbound down Central Avenue.

Police say it is still unknown whether the individual had any involvement in the fire or is a potential witness.
Anyone with information in relation to the identity of the unknown person or any other information that may be relevant to this investigation is asked to contact police at 306-953-4222. Anonymous tips can also be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.