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Firefighters descended on the Circle K convenience store after a flare gun went off inside the store. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff
Circle K

2nd teen arrested in serious gas station fire, pair now charged with arson

May 5, 2020 | 12:01 PM

NANAIMO — Police have now charged both 16-year-old suspects in the serious Circle K convenience store fire.

Nanaimo RCMP said the second teen alleged to be involved was located in Ladysmith on Monday, May 4. The first suspect was arrested without incident on Sunday, May 3 in a south Nanaimo home.

They’re now facing four charges each, including arson and robbery.

RCMP Cst. Gary O’Brien previously told NanaimoNewsNOW the two youths were accused of leaving the store without paying for their goods.

“Just before they left the store they fired a single tube flare at the direction of the clerk.”

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The flare missed the clerk but did ignite merchandise and caused a fire which resulted in extensive damage at the store.

The pair remain in police custody.

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