Nearly a year after it occurred, the investigation of what Ottawa police describe as a suspicious fire has led to the release of a photo of a suspect and a request for public assistance in identifying him.
A media release on Thursday said the fire in the 200 block of Laurier Avenue in Sandy Hill had occurred on the evening of Sept. 18, 2024.
Investigators believed the fire in a dumpster was deliberately set, the release added.
The suspect was described as a White man with a shaved head and a large build. At the time of the incident, he wore an orange T-shirt, black pants and black shoes and was carrying a dark bag.
Anyone with information about the case was asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Arson and Explosion Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 2202.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppers.ca.
