(LEAMINGTON, ON) On May 18th, 2015 at approximately 4:30am the Leamington Fire and Rescue responded to a fire on Marlborough Street in Leamington. Two separate residential buildings were damaged in the fire with a total damage value of $325,000. The Leamington OPP and Crime Unit were dispatched and began an investigation.
As of today’s date the OPP Crime Unit is deeming the fire to be suspicious in nature due to physical evidence at the scene, which cannot be disclosed. OPP Crime Unit, OPP Forensic Unit and the Ontario Fire Marshall are investigation this possible Arson.
The OPP are requesting the public’s assistance in this arson, and if anyone has any information, they are asked to call Detective P. Bawden at the Leamington OPP Crime Unit 519-723-2491.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you are asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
