WPS investigating a rise in suspicious fires. Aug 15, 2017. (Photo courtesy of WPS)WPS investigating a rise in suspicious fires. Aug 15, 2017. (Photo courtesy of WPS)
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Suspicious Fires On The Rise In Central Windsor

The Windsor Police Arson Unit is investigating a rise of suspicious fires in the central area of the city.

Investigators say over the last six weeks there have been a number of fires to detached structures, fences and other property which have been deemed suspicious.

Authorities say there was also a suspicious residential and vehicle fire during this period, but it is unknown if they are related.

Police are focusing on Tecumseh Rd. to Riverside Dr. and Crawford Ave. to Moy Ave. and say there are four suspicious fires, most recently between August 4 and the 8, which appear to have been intentionally set.

The properties are located in the 300-block of Bruce Ave., 300 Hanna St. W, 890 Victoria Ave. and 400 Tecumseh Rd. W.

On August 4 at approximately 5:30pm, two males were seen leaving a small four-door silver vehicle, then entering and leaving an abandoned residence in the 400-block of Marentette Ave. just prior to a suspicious fire.

They're described as light to medium skin with dark hair and wearing baseball caps and dark shoes. One man was wearing a white cut off t-shirt and light jeans while the other was wearing dark clothing.

The Windsor Police Arson Unit would like to remind the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity or persons, especially those occurring in alleyways during the evening and early morning hours.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor Police Arson Unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4330.

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