Peterborough police suspect arson after a fire destroyed a storage shed at a Lakefield school on Wednesday night (February 16).
At around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, officers were called to a shed fire at St. Paul Catholic Elementary School in Lakefield.
The 10-by-12-foot shed, used to store sports-related equipment and playground supplies, was destroyed by the fire. Damage is estimated at $10,000. There were no injuries.
After arriving at the scene, a witness told officers they had seen three people in the area shortly before and after the fire.
Police continued to investigate the fire.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Peterborough police at 705-876-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at stopcrimehere.ca.
No shortage of excitement in #Lakefield tonight. Structure fire behind St Paul's School (behind our house!) with lots of flames. Thanks to @SelwynTownship Fire Department on scene quickly. Video/photos available @CHEXNewswatch @LakefieldHerald @kawarthaNOW @wiredwoman @HaPerkins pic.twitter.com/YPjVsUHrvJ
— Mz Emma (@Hey_MzEmma) February 17, 2022
