Police have arrested and charged a man following an arson investigation.
At around 10:15 a.m. on October 28, 2026, members of the General Investigations Section effected the arrest of a 33-year-old Saskatoon man in the 800 block of Idylwyld Drive North in connection to an arson that occurred on October 16, 2026 in the 300 block of Avenue E North.
Through continued investigation, officers also identified the man as a suspect in two other arsons that occurred in July of 2026 in the 200 and 300 blocks of 5th Avenue North.
As a result, the accused has been charged with Arson with Disregard for Human Life and Arson with Damage to Property (x2).
(Court Information Number: 991355867)
October 22, 2026 5:18 PM
The Saskatoon Police Service General Investigations Section is requesting public assistance in identifying a person or persons of interest believed to have information relevant to an ongoing arson investigation.
Between approximately 8:15 p.m. on October 15, 2026 and 4:30 a.m. on October 16, 2026, a person or persons can be observed on multiple sources of video surveillance prowling in the area where a suspicious fire occurred shortly after. It is unconfirmed if it is the same or separate persons; however, investigators believe the shoes to be the same.
Anyone with information regarding the identity and/or whereabouts of the unknown person(s) is asked to contact the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300 or, in an emergency, 9-1-1. A photo is attached for distribution.