Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025
Investigators with the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau are appealing for witnesses following an arson in the City of Vaughan.
On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., police responded to reports of a fire in the area of Centre and Dufferin Streets. The fire was extinguished by Vaughan Fire and Rescue Services and it was determined that an accelerant had been used to set the fire intentionally.
Video in the area captured two suspects arriving on foot, smashing a glass door to the premise and using an accelerant to set a fire.
A video of the incident can be seen here: https://youtu.be/a_bQqXmcgvs
The building was unoccupied and there were no injuries.
Anyone with information is asked to call the #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7441, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
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Prepared by: Constable James Dickson
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September 17, 2025
