Suspect in a Chatham-Kent arson investigation (Photo courtesy Chatham-Kent Police Service) Suspect in a Chatham-Kent arson investigation (Photo courtesy Chatham-Kent Police Service)
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Police release additional footage of Molotov cocktail suspect

Police in Chatham-Kent are continuing to investigate after a Molotov cocktail was thrown at a house in Chatham.

According to police, on January 16 shortly after 6 a.m., someone threw a flaming bottle at a residence on Sarah Crescent.

Five people were inside at the time of the incident. However, no one was injured. The front porch and kitchen window sustained damage.

The Major Crimes Unit has since taken over the investigation and has released new surveillance footage of the suspect in addition to the footage that was previously released. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Shawn Tremblay at shawnt@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6618.  Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

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