Police seek to identify suspect in Simcoe arson investigation

Ontario Provincial Police are requesting the public's assistance in identifying an individual linked to an ongoing arson investigation in Simcoe. (Courtesy: OPP)

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect linked to an arson investigation in Simcoe.

Officers were called to a home on Kent Street South shortly before 8:30 a.m. on Monday for reports of an arson.

“The investigation revealed that at around 8:24 a.m., an unidentified individual-described as wearing a black jacket, grey pants, brown boots and a dark face covering-applied an accelerant to the entryway of the building and ignited it,” police said in a media release.

Police said the individual fled the area on foot, heading south on Kent Street South.

The fire caused minor damage to the home, and no injuries were reported.

The OPP is continuing to investigate. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the Norfolk County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.