Police investigating two arsons in Wallaceburg

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: This morning, just before 8 a.m., emergency crews responded to the report of a port-a-john on fire near Steinhoff Park on Mary Street in Wallaceburg.

Total damage was estimated at $1,000.

A few minutes later, emergency crews were called to another fire on Thomas Avenue, near an apartment building, involving discarded furniture next to a garbage dumpster.

The fire was quickly extinguished, however a vehicle next to the dumpster sustained heat damage.

Total damage was estimated at $3,000.

Both fires have been deemed suspicious.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Rod Louzon at rodl@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87236.

Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

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