SURVEILLANCE PHOTOS RELEASED IN ARSON INVESTIGATION

Windsor Police Service Arson Investigators are seeking any information that may help identify a suspect in relation to a recent arson.

On Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at 5:10 am, patrol officers attended the 1600 block of McDougall Avenue for a report of an active fire at a business.

Windsor Fire and Rescue were on scene and were able to extinguish the fire, however the business sustained extensive damage.

No injuries were reported as a result of the fire.

Through investigation, it was determined the fire was suspicious and an arson investigation was launched.

It is believed the fire started at approximately 4:50 am and the suspect was last seen walking west on Hanna Street.

The suspect is described as a male white, short dark hair, wearing a blue striped t-shirt, blue jeans, grey shoes, blue backpack and a light coloured mask.


Investigators are requesting anyone in the area with surveillance cameras, especially businesses, to check their footage for any further evidence

Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor Police Service - Arson Investigators at 519-255-6700 ext. 4330 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com

Lauren Brisco