Break-In and Arson at Quinte West Restaurant Under Investigation
- Small Town Productions
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Quinte West, ON – A local business is reeling after a break-in and suspected arson late Thursday night, prompting an active investigation by multiple law enforcement and fire agencies.
Shortly before 10:30 p.m. on May 29th, officers with the Quinte West Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Quinte West Fire Department responded to an emergency call at a restaurant located on Old Highway 2, just east of Burns Avenue.
According to the initial investigation, two individuals forced entry into the business. Moments after the break-in, a fire erupted inside the premises. The suspects, both dressed in black clothing and wearing masks, are believed to be between 5’6” and 5’8” (168–173 cm) in height. They fled the scene in a grey Nissan, which investigators are currently working to identify.
The Quinte West OPP Crime Unit, along with the Office of the Fire Marshal and the OPP Forensic Identification Services Unit, is actively investigating the incident. Authorities are asking the public for assistance, particularly anyone with dashcam or doorbell footage from the area around the time of the crime.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Quinte West OPP at 1-888-310-1122, referencing incident number E250685422. Those wishing to remain anonymous can submit tips through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
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