Burnaby RCMP is investigating two suspected arsons within 48-hours aimed at a North Burnaby business last week.
Police were called to the first incident at Capitol Hill Athletics on Feb. 23 at about 7:30 a.m. after the owner of the private gym came to work and found the window broken and something inside.
Along with broken glass, investigators found a container filled with “some kind of accelerant,” Burnaby RCMP Staff Sgt. Maj. John Buis told the NOW.
Less than two days later, at about 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, a man was seen throwing something else through the window, according to Buis.
Firefighters responded and found the plywood covering the broken window had been pulled away and a small fire sparked outside, according to assistant fire Chief Barry Mawhinney.
Inside, police found a smoke grenade, according to an RCMP press release.
“It’s disturbing – two similar events over two days at the same place,” Buis said. “I haven’t seen anything like this in a long long time.”
Capitol Hill Athletics owner, Peter, who didn’t want his last name used, said he had no idea why anyone would target his business.
“We’re looking at all sorts of possibilities, anybody who had business there,” Buis said.
Anyone with information is asked to call RCMP at 604-294-7922.
