Sault police seek help with summer arson case

Sault Crime Stoppers: Suspicious Vehicle Fire Crime Stoppers & Sault police Service are seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect in a arson from case this past summer.

Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an arson case from August 2023.

Arson - Sault car fire Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an arson case from August 2023. (Image from supplied video/Sault Crime Stoppers)

On Aug. 17 at about 2 a.m., an individual at a residence on Avery Road was awakened by the sound of their car alarm.

“They discovered their truck engulfed in flames, with a jerry can of gasoline on the driver’s seat,” said Crime Stoppers, in a news release.

“The vehicle suffered significant damage.”

The organization also said the heat from the blaze caused harm to both a travel trailer on the property and the side of the home.

Aug. 17/23 - Sault arson An individual at a residence on Avery Road in Sault Ste. Marie was awakened by the sound of their car alarm and discovered their vehicle was on fire with a jerry can of gasoline on the driver’s seat. Aug. 17/23 (Image from supplied video/Sault Crime Stoppers)

Police and Crime Stoppers are asking the public for any information related to the incident in hopes of identifying the person(s) responsible.

“If your tip leads to an arrest you may be eligible for a cash reward,” reads the release.

To submit a tip to Sault Crime Stoppers call 1-800-222-8477, visit their website or download the P3 app.

Car fire - Sault - August 2023 An individual at a residence on Avery Road in Sault Ste. Marie was awakened by the sound of their car alarm and discovered their vehicle was on fire with a jerry can of gasoline on the driver’s seat. Aug. 17/23 (Image from supplied video/Sault Crime Stoppers)