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Bradford heritage building fire deemed suspicious (4 photos)

South Simcoe Police are seeking assistance in identifying two persons of interest

NEWS RELEASE
SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE SERVICE
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South Simcoe Police Service officers are releasing photos of two men investigators would like to speak with about a fire in Bradford. The men are considered persons of interest in the investigation. They are described as having thick French accents and both were carrying satchels and backpacks. It's believed they may have been in Bradford from Friday, Feb. 8, 2019.

The fire is now deemed suspicious in nature.

On Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019 around 5 a.m., South Simcoe Police Service and the Bradford West Gwillimbury Fire and Emergency Services were called to a structure fire at an unoccupied building on Holland Street East. There are no known injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Investigators are appealing to citizens with information about the fire or witnesses who may have seen the two men in Bradford.

Anyone with information or video footage that can assist the investigation is asked to call South Simcoe Police Service at 905-775-3311, 705-436-2141 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS). Information can also be submitted online at www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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