Police seek arsonists for Bradford West Gwillimbury fires
Black smoke billowed out from a fire near Fieldcrest Elementary School in Bradford West Gwillimbury.
A police car on patrol near Professor Day Drive and Holland Street West saw the smoke and headed over to the school Sunday night.
There, both police and firefighters found a portable toilet on fire.
Later that night, South Simcoe Police responded to a call about people with a gas can attempting to light things on fire in the same area where the first fire occurred.
Once again, police and firefighters arrived and this time found a garbage can on fire with a gas can located nearby.
After canvassing the area, witnesses told police about seeing a man and woman walking towards St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School.
Police are investigating both incidents and believe that they may be related.
South Simcoe Police are appealing to anyone with information or video footage from Sunday in the areas of Fieldcrest Elementary School and St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School to contact Police Const. Bryan Soares at 705-436-2141 or 905-775-3311.
To report information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous – you will not testify in court – and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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