York Regional Police are investigating three separate vehicle arsons in Richmond Hill they believe are linked to the same suspect.
According to Crime Stoppers of York Region's crime of the week report, police were called on June 10 to a home on Estoril Street, in the area of Berwick Crescent and 16th Avenue for a report of a fire.
Video from the area showed a suspect pouring flammable liquid over a vehicle and setting it on fire.
A second incident occurred on June 28, when police and fire responded to a home on Berwick, a few streets away from Estoril for another vehicle on fire, according to the report.
Witnesses reported observing a lone male suspect seen near the vehicle at the time of the incident.
The third car arson took place Aug. 17, when emergency vehicles responded to a home on Berwick for another car on fire.
The suspect is described as a tall male with a medium build wearing a hooded jacket with possible burn injuries to his hands and face, according to the report.
Crime Stoppers has released images of the suspect and vehicle from the video and are asking anyone with information about the suspect of with any knowledge of the crime, but wish to remain anonymous to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
If the information provided helps solve the case, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000 and you will never have to identify yourself or testify in court, according to Crime Stoppers.
