RCMP investigating 2 fires and a break-in at apple orchard

RCMP are investigating a series of incidents at an apple orchard belonging to Canadian Nectar Products Inc. in eastern P.E.I.

On Dec. 14, 2018,a fire destroyed a barn at the company's orchard in Alliston, about 50 kilometres southeast of Charlottetown. Police sayanother barn belonging to the companywas lost to fire on Jan. 11.

On Jan. 28, a property representative arrived at the farm and discovered the residence located on the property had been broken into. There was damage to the inside and outside of the house, said RCMPSgt. Chris Gunn.

Gunn would not say if police believe the incidents are related.

He is asking anyonewith information to contact RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

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