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Broadcast time: 8:18AM |
Date: May 12, 2014 |
Sarnia Police and Sarnia Fire and Rescue are investigating a series of four dumpster fires occurring last night.
The first fire was called in just after 10:00PM, Sunday May 11, 2014 in the 100 block of Cromwell Street. The second fire occurred shortly after in the 200 block of Exmouth Street.
The third fire was called in around 10:30PM behind a business located in the 400 block of Exmouth Street. A witness observed 2 males in their 20′s in the area of the dumpster just before the fire was spotted. These same two males were then seen attempting to steal a bicycle which was parked in front of the Mac’s Convenience store on the corner of Exmouth and Capel Street. The owner of the bicycle caught the two men and was able to get his bicycle back. The two men then ran south on Capel Street. Police would like to speak with the owner of the bicycle as a possible witness.
The fourth fire was called in around 11:20Pm in the 100 block of Mitton Street.
If you have any information regarding these arsons please call Sarnia Police Constable Richard Scott at 519-344-8861 extension 5217 or Sarnia Lambton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
Constable Les Jones
Media Relations Officer
Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345
Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca