Setting Fire to Building

Shortly after 8 p.m. yesterday (September 9), officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands  Police Force responded to a fire report at a dwelling in Wheeland, Blue Hills, Providenciales.

Upon arrival at the scene, police officers and firefighters saw a structure in flames.  All efforts to contain the fire were successful. Fortunately, there were no injuries. Based on initial reports, the fire appears to have been deliberately set.

The RTCIPF wishes to remind the public that under the Malicious Injuries to Property Ordinance  Chapter 3.11, Section 4, “Setting fire to a dwelling-house with any person being therein  Whosoever shall unlawfully and maliciously set fire to any dwelling house, any person being  therein, commits an offence, and being convicted thereof shall be liable to imprisonment for  life.”

The RT&CIPF is asking anyone with information that may help in this investigation to contact the closest police station, 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 8477 to provide any information anonymously.

Additionally, individuals are encouraged to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app to share information.