A Grande Prairie man is facing arson charges after an alleged break in and subsequent fire in a hanger on Range Road 63 on Friday.
The Grande Prairie RCMP says they received a complaint of a break in enter in progress into a Hangar located on Range Road 63, and when they arrived, a suspect saw police and attempted to steal a snowmobile. Police say when the suspect was unsuccessful, he attempted to run but was quickly arrested.
As police were arresting the male, the hangar burst into flames which ignited several accelerants inside that caused significant damage. The fire was held under control and eventually put out.
55-year-old Daryl Claeys is now facing charges of resisting arrest, break and enter, arson and possession of break in tools.
Damages to the building and items inside are estimated to be in the millions.
