Man wanted in Arson investigation, 85 Shuter Street

Man wanted in Arson investigation, 85 Shuter Street

Thursday, November 7, 2019 - 11:00 AM
51 Division:  416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service requests the public's assistance identifying a man wanted in an arson investigation.

On Saturday, November 2, 2019, at approximately 2 a.m., officers responded to a call for a fire at 85 Shuter Street.

It is reported that:

- officers and fire fighters responded to a 3-alarm fire

- a man was observed leaving the townhouse as they arrived

- fire fighters were on the roof trying to control the blaze

- two fire fighters fell from the crumbling roof

The Fire Marshalls Office has investigated and determined the fire was caused by arson.

Investigators are releasing a composite sketch of a man seen leaving the building.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable David Hopkinson, Corporate Communications, for Detective Corey Crawford, 51 Division

Composite sketch of man wanted in Arson investigation