Convertible believed linked to suspicious fire
A vehicle of interest has been identified in relation to a suspicious house fire in Waikaia, police say.
A red BMW ZC convertible was seen leaving the Waikaia township at speed around the time of the fire, Det Sgt Brian McKinney, of Gore, said in a statement.
The statement said the vehicle was also seen travelling towards the Riversdale area at speed on the same night.
Police were asking for any more information about the vehicle's movements around the time of the fire.
Emergency services were called to the fire on Elswick St just after midnight on February 21 last year.
Anyone with information that could assist, was asked to contact Police via 105 either over the phone or online, using the reference file number 240222/8704.
Information could also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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