Security footage shows arson attempt at Regina church
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Surveillance footage shows a suspect attempting to burn down a church in downtown Regina earlier this week.
Surveillance footage shows a suspect attempting to burn down a church in downtown Regina earlier this week.
James Hentges, the pastor of Regina’s Blessed Sacrament Parish, shared footage of the Feb. 9 incident to social media on Saturday.
The 48-second long video shows a masked individual pour the contents of a jerry can near the office entrance of the church – located on 2049 Scarth St. in Regina’s downtown.
After several failed attempts, the suspect eventually lights the contents of the can, leading to flames quickly enveloping the entranceway.
The video ends as the suspect leaps away from the fire and flees the scene on foot.
In his social media post, Pastor Hentges asked anyone who has information surrounding the incident to contact either Regina police or Crime Stoppers.
According to the church’s website. Sunday’s mass was cancelled due to the fire and its associated cleanup.
