Prince George RCMP are appealing to the public for any information regarding a recent fire at the B.C. Highway 97 weigh scales.
The blaze, which occurred on January 12, caused significant damage to the weigh scales and surrounding area. The Prince George Fire Department was able to extinguish the fire, but not before it caused extensive damage.
RCMP are now seeking witnesses who may have seen any suspicious activity in the area leading up to the fire. They are also asking for any dashcam footage from drivers who were passing by the weigh scales at the time of the incident.
According to Cpl. Jennifer Cooper, the fire is being treated as suspicious and investigators are working to determine the cause. She also stated that the weigh scales are an important tool for commercial vehicles and their destruction has caused inconvenience for many drivers.
The weigh scales, located on Highway 97 near the intersection of Highway 16, are used to ensure that commercial vehicles are within legal weight limits. They also play a crucial role in road safety by preventing overloaded vehicles from causing accidents.
Anyone with information about the fire is asked to contact the Prince George RCMP at 250-561-3300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Tips can also be submitted online at www.pgcrimestoppers.bc.ca.
The RCMP are urging the public to come forward with any information, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem. Any information could be crucial in helping to solve this case and bring those responsible to justice.
The investigation into the fire at the B.C. Highway 97 weigh scales is ongoing and the RCMP are committed to finding answers. They are asking for the community’s support in this matter and are confident that with the public’s help, they will be able to solve this case.
