Police seek help after suspicious fires in Albert Town

Thursday 2 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 2 Oct 2025, 8:12pm

Police are investigating suspicious fires that occurred in Albert Town on 20 September. The late-night fires damaged a cell tower and two data boxes on Alison Ave. Authorities are now appealing for public assistance and video footage from the area.

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1. Otago Daily TimesThu 2 Oct 2025, 7:15pm

   Help sought over 'suspicious' Albert Town fires (opens in new tab)

   • Footage sought of 'suspicious' Albert Town fires (opens in new tab) Thu 2 Oct 2025, 7:15pm
2. The PressThu 2 Oct 2025, 8:02pm

   Police ask for public’s help after suspicious cell tower fires near Wānaka (opens in new tab)

3. RNZThu 2 Oct 2025, 8:12pm

   Police appeal for information after suspicious fires near Wānaka last month (opens in new tab)