FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, August 9, 2017 9:20 am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Arson Investigation Unit is seeking public assistance in identifying a person of interest after a fire on Granville Street.
On August 8, 2017, at approximately 1:20 am, emergency services attended a fire call at a residence on Granville Street near Shakespeare Street and Montfort Street. Investigators believe the fire to be suspicious.
Witnesses have reported seeing a male leave the area on a bicycle. Investigators would like to talk to this individual.
Anyone with information regarding this fire, or any other fire, is asked to call the Ottawa Police's Arson Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 3770. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by downloading the Ottawa Police app.
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