There have been seven arson fires in southeast and southwest Edmonton neighbourhoods since May and police continue to investigate if there is a connection. At two of the fires ransom notes were left on neighbouring properties demanding Bitcoin money transfers. Police are asking people in the neighbourhoods where the fires were set to come forward with any information they might have including camera footage and requesting that people make certain that all cameras and motion sensors are working.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 780-423-4567 or anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.