Police say not to approach the suspect
Winnipeg Police are looking for a suspect in the Sherbrook Street arson that sent six people to hospital and caused damages to the building of $1 million.
Leslie Reid Contois, 42 from Winnipeg is wanted in connection to the fire as well as a previous sexual assault.
The arson occurred on July 28, 2017, in the 400 block of Sherbrook Street.
A warrant for the following offences has been issued for Contois for his alleged involvement in relation to the arson.
- Attempt Murder (x2)
- Arson with Disregard for Human Life
- Poss of Incendiary Material
- Forcible Confinement
- Unlawfully Cause Bodily Harm (x6)
- Assault with a Weapon
- Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm
- Fail to Comply Condition Recognizance by Judge/Justice (x10)
- Breach of Recognizance (x4)
Police need help in locating the suspect but warn people not to approach him under any circumstances. If you see him or know where he is hiding call 911 and report his location.
Anyone with information about the arson that can help investigators is asked to call 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
-News 4-
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