Man charged with arson

We have arrested a man in connection with two recent, suspected arsons in Calgary.

At approximately 1:30 a.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, a fire ignited in the rear alley of a business located in the 700 block of 10 Avenue S.W. Although the fire was extinguished, the building sustained significant damage.

Another fire occurred shortly before 5:00 a.m., on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. It’s believed the flames originated in the back alley entrance of a building, damaging two neighbouring businesses.

Police determined the two incidents were connected and the fires were intentionally set.  While the fires appear to be targeted, a motive remains unknown.

On Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, we arrested Aldin CROWCHILD, 34, of Calgary.

He is charged with:

·        Two counts of arson - damage to property

·        Two counts of breaching a probation order

CROWCHILD is currently in custody and is scheduled to be in court on Jan. 8, 2026.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:

TALK: 1-800-222-8477
TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org
APP: P3 Tips

Case# CA25546193, CA25480894/3940