Nottawasaga OPP are asking for the public’s help as they investigate an early-morning arson at a newly built home in New Tecumseth.
Officers, along with New Tecumseth Fire Rescue crews, responded to a fire at a newly constructed and unoccupied house on Lawrence D. Pridham Avenue in a subdivision near the 14th Line. Emergency crews were able to extinguish the fire and no injuries were reported.
Police say the suspect vehicle involved is described as a dark-coloured Audi hatchback that was seen in the area shortly after 3:00 a.m. The suspect is described as a man wearing a dark sweater with a light-coloured stripe across the chest and arms.
Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact the Nottawasaga OPP Major Crime Unit at 1-800-310-1122 and reference occurrence number E260322603. Drivers or residents in the area between 3:00 a.m. and 3:45 a.m. who may have dash camera or security footage are encouraged to come forward.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online.
