Person of interest sought in Via Italia fire investigation

A suspect police are trying to identify as part of an investigation into a fire in Windsor's Via Italia neighbourhood on June 15, 2026.

Windsor police have released video of a person of interest after a fire at a commercial building in the Via Italia neighbourhood.

As part of the ongoing investigation, officers have obtained surveillance footage showing a man running north through an alley in the area of Howard Avenue and Erie Street East around the time of the incident.

The fire was in the business connected to the WindsorEats Food Hall, according to their Facebook page.

Investigators say they want to identify and speak with the individual in the security video, who is considered a person of interest.

He is described as a man, approximately 6’ tall, wearing a black sweater, black pants and black shoes.

Investigators ask residents and business owners in the area to review any surveillance or dash camera footage that may assist the investigation, particularly footage recorded on June 15, 2026, between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service Arson Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4330. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at catchcrooks.com.