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Suspect wanted in Windsor store arson

Windsor police are looking for a person seen on video setting a fire inside a business earlier this month.

Officers were called to the store in the area of Tecumseh Road East near Lauzon Road at around 11:30 a.m. on September 13. A person had intentionally set fire to a clothing rack.

Windsor firefighters put the fire out, and there were no injuries.

Police obtained surveillance camera footage and spotted a suspect. He is described as a male with a medium complexion, 6’ 4”, with a slender build, brown hair, and a clean-shaven face.

He was wearing dark blue jeans, a zip-up sweater with white detailing along the sleeves, a black ball cap with lime green decals, and red shoes.

If you recognize the person or have additional information, call Windsor police's Arson Unit at (519) 255-6700, ext. 4330. Anonymous tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers at (519) 258-TIPS (8477), to be eligible for a cash reward.

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