Monday, October 22, 2007

YRP Search For T-Hill Arsonist

York Regional Police are searching for an arsonist, who has been responsible for at least 14 fires in Thornhill since April 21.The most recent blaze was set this past Saturday at about 4 a.m. in the Lunau Lane and Lindemann Street area. The target was two bags of leaves, which were found on the road engulfed in flames.The suspect’s description is limited but he is believed to be Caucasian, in his late teens or early 20s, standing five-feet eight-inches tall with a thin build, wearing a hoodie with the hood up over his head.Anyone with information is urged to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7241, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a tip online at www.1800222tips.com

With files from yorkregion.com

- ER