Posted on Friday May 03, 2024
Investigators with the York Regional Police #2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau are appealing for witnesses and seeking suspects following an overnight arson at a business in the City of Richmond Hill.
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at approximately 3:45 a.m., police were called to a barbershop in the area of Yonge Street and Major Mackenzie Drive for a report of a fire. The front window of the unit was broken and the interior was set on fire.
Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services attended the scene and extinguished the fire.
There were no injuries.
Video shows one suspect in dark clothing throw something through the glass door, enter the shop and ignite the fire.
A video of the incident can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/KAQA8cI07W8
Investigators are appealing to anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity, or anyone with a video recording that captured any suspicious activity in the area, to please come forward.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7241, 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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May 3, 2024
