An Ontario Provincial Police cruiser. (Photo courtesy of the OPP)An Ontario Provincial Police cruiser. (Photo courtesy of the OPP)
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OPP investigating arson in Lakeshore

By Maureen Revait
June 17, 2021 - 6:48pm

The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police is investigating after two cars were set on fire on Diemer Crescent in Lakeshore early Thursday.

Officers were called to the home around 2:35 a.m. The fire destroyed the vehicles and caused minor damage to the residence.

Police determined three people were near the property around the time the fire was set. A red car was seen leaving the area shortly after the incident.

Investigators are reviewing surveillance video in order to determine who is responsible for the crime. The OPP Crime Unit and West Region Forensic Identification Services are assisting the investigation and the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal has also been consulted.

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Anyone with information about this ongoing investigation is asked to contact the Essex County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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