Investigators are hoping that someone will recognize vehicles that were caught on camera near the scene of a suspicious fire.
Officers were called around 4:30 a.m. Saturday to a business on County Road 42 near Concession Road 8 for a fire on the property. Windsor Fire and Rescue crews were already on scene, tackling a fire that involved five large commercial vehicles, including a dump truck and a tractor-trailer.
The investigation uncovered information that suggested the fire was arson.
The Windsor police arson unit has obtained video footage of two vehicles seen near the property at the time of the incident.
The first vehicle, seen on the left, is believed to be a light-coloured Buick LeSabre, which police said entered the area of the arson at approximately 3:00 a.m., and had been travelling northbound on Concession Road 8 before entering the driveway of the property. This vehicle left the area at approximately 3:08 a.m., travelling southbound on County Road 8.
The second vehicle, on the right, is believed to be a light-coloured Mercedes, which entered the property at approximately 3:55 a.m., and was travelling northbound on Concession Road 8 before entering the property. This vehicle left the area shortly after the fire was set and was last seen travelling southbound on County Road 8.
According to Constable Talya Natyshak, a gas container was found at the scene. Gas stations are asked to check their security camera footage from July 16 between 2:30 a.m. and 3:55 a.m.
Police have also released a video.
Anyone who may recognize either of the two vehicles or with additional information is urged to call Windsor police's arson unit at (519) 255-6700, ext. 4330. Anonymous tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers at (519) 258-TIPS (8477).
