A police investigation into a fire at a new home build on Rowe Street in Bond Head has determined that the fire was deliberately set, South Simcoe police said in a news release.
This is not the first residential fire reported in this subdivision.
"Three homes in the immediate/development area have been targeted in the past year," the release said.
Full text of the news release follows:
The South Simcoe Police Service is seeking the public's assistance to identify suspect(s) in an arson investigation in the community of Bond Head.
On Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 at 11:28 p.m., members of the South Simcoe Police and Bradford Fire and Rescue Services responded to a report of a residential structure fire on Rowe Street in the community of Bond Head. Upon arrival at the scene, emergency services crews located a working fire within the home which caused extensive damage. There were no known injuries.
The initial investigation determined the fire was deliberately set. Three homes in the immediate/development area have been targeted in the past year.
Fire Investigators from the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) were called to assist with the investigation. The investigation is ongoing, and the South Simcoe Police Service is collaborating with Fire Investigation Services of the OFM.
Police would like to hear from anyone with information, dashcam or security camera images. If you can assist the investigation or identify the suspects, please contact Detective Constable Dan Raymond at 905-775-3311, ext. 1027 or email [email protected], or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You can submit information online. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
