On April 6, 2020 at approximately 4:30 p.m., members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Fire Department were called to attend an abandoned house fire located at 2441 County Road 44, north of Havelock.
Officers attended the scene and spoke with witnesses that stated the fire began shortly after 4 p.m.
A suspect observed at the house shortly before the fire began is described as male, approximately 25-30 years old with a thin build and dark hair.
The suspect was driving a beige Pontiac Grand Prix.
The Office of the Fire Marshal was contacted but did not attend.
Investigators are actively looking for information that may lead to a suspect or suspects in this case. Police urge the public to call in tips on this case, or others, to the Peterborough County OPP at 705-742-0401, the non-emergency line (888) 310-1122 or to Crime Stoppers.
SUBMITTED BY OPP
