Perth County OPP are looking for witnesses and possible surveillance footage following a potential arson in Mitchell last night.
In a news release issued today, police say they and the West Perth Fire Department responded to a fire just before 9 p.m. last night in the Municipality of West Perth. Three people, believed to be youths, were observed starting a fire at the train tracks next to the bridge near Blanchard Street.
The fire was quickly extinguished, and there was no damage caused to the train tracks.
Police are asking anyone with information that can assist with the investigation, including possible surveillance footage, to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
