Windsor police seek suspect in suspicious $1M Ottawa Street fire
Windsor police seek a suspect after a suspicious fire did about $1 million in damage to a building in the 1200 block of Ottawa Street on Monday. No one was hurt. Have home or dashcam video from 3:30 to 5:30 a.m. Oct. 12? Call 519-255-6700 ext. 4330.
Topics: Public safety
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Windsor Police Service is asking the public for help identifying a suspect after a fire at a two-storey commercial and residential building in the 1200 block of Ottawa Street on Monday, Oct. 12.
What police say
According to the police release, the fire was reported shortly before 7:30 a.m. Damage is estimated at about $1 million. No injuries were reported.
Investigators found a gas can at the scene, and the fire has been deemed suspicious. Police say video shows a person of interest running north on Hall Avenue at about 5 a.m.
Description
Police describe the person as having a thin to medium build. The person was wearing a dark hoodie, black pants, large work boots and light gloves.
How to help
Police are asking anyone with home or dashcam video from the area recorded between 3:30 and 5:30 a.m. on Oct. 12 to contact them.
Anyone with information can call the Windsor Police Service Arson Unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4330. Anonymous tips can go to Windsor and Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477.
Police have not released a suspect's name, and no arrest has been announced.
