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Varsity arson suspect captured in northern Manitoba

Dominik Wesley Bird has been charged in connection to two incidents of arson in Calgary. Dominik Wesley Bird has been charged in connection to two incidents of arson in Calgary.
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A suspect in a pair of arsons in the northwest Calgary community of Varsity has been picked up by police a couple provinces over.

Dominik Wesley Bird was arrested in northern Manitoba on Thursday, just a day after Calgary police put out a plea to the public for help finding him.

At the time, it was believed he might still be in Calgary, or have fled to the Winnipeg area — he is believed to have connections in both places.

Police say the assistance of the public was vital in locating their suspect.

Bird, 24, had a warrant issued for his arrest as police laid charges in connection to a May fire in the 1100 block of Varsity Estates Drive N.W. and a June fire in the 1200 block of Varsity Estates Road N.W.

Bird was charged with:

  • Two counts of arson with disregard for human life; and
  • One count of illegal use of a credit card.

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