Niagara Regional Police say they are hoping to speak to the occupants of a vehicle in connection with a fire that destroyed a row of townhouses under construction in Fort Erie in which two suspects have already been arrested.
Detectives say a black SUV was seen in the vicinity of Whispering Woods Trail and Butternut Crescent at around 6:40 a.m. on March 8.
"Detectives believe that the individuals in the vehicle may have valuable information that could aid in the investigation and encourage them to come forward," police said in a release.
Police responding to the fire found a row of town homes under construction fully engulfed in flames.
Two males were observed exiting the structure and were placed under arrest.
Michael Magin, 36, of Fort Erie faces charges of break and enter to commit mischief over $5,000 and fail to comply with probation order.
Jason Batt, 45, of St. Catharines faces a charge of break and enter to commit mischief over $5,000.
There were no injuries reported as a result of the fire, police said.
Magin and Batt are scheduled to appear in court on April 11 at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse in St. Catharines.
None of the allegations have been tested in court and the accused are considered innocent unless proven guilty.
Anyone with information was asked to contact the investigating officers at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009700.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to people who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.
