Arson Suspect Sought After Two Fires Started At Richmond Hill Businesses
York Region Police are looking to identify an arson suspect. Damages in excess of $40,000 were done to commercial business near Yonge Street and High Tech Road. The incident occurred on 2024February04, at approximately 8:00pm.
Initial investigations done by the fire department conclude that the two fires were set deliberately. The arson suspect is described as a man wearing a white baseball cap, black jacket, cuffed blue jeans and black shoes.
Anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity, or anyone with a video recording that captured any suspicious activity in the area, is asked to call 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7241.
News Articles:
- York Region – York police look to ID alleged Richmond Hill arson suspect
- York Region Police – SUSPECT SOUGHT FOLLOWING ARSON AT RICHMOND HILL BUSINESS
- Toronto Sun – Image released of suspect in arson at Richmond Hill business
- Global News – Arson causes $40K worth of damage in Richmond Hill: police
- Newmarket Today – Police suspect arson cause of $40,000 fire at Richmond Hill business
- City News – Suspect wanted for allegedly setting fires outside Richmond Hill store
Closing Remarks:
Great job by the Fire Department for putting the fires out quickly. Also a great job by York Region Police for releasing the image of the arson suspect. If you can identify this individual, DO NOT attempt to question him, call the police at 9-1-1 and provide any relevant information that you can.
