The Windsor Police Service's Arson Unit has joined the investigation into a fire on Monday in the city.
Windsor Fire and Rescue responded to a fire at a business on Tecumseh Road East near Cadillac Street, at around 10 a.m. Thanksgiving Monday.
The fire was quickly put out. No one was hurt, but damage was estimated at $175,000 to the building and neighbouring structures.
Investigators found a fire accelerant at the scene, and the Windsor police arson unit took over the probe.
Surveillance video of a man seen on the property at the time of the fire has been released.
He is described as a middle-aged male with a large build and slightly above-average height. He was wearing dark clothing, including a jacket, pants, and running shoes.
Residents and business owners in the area are also being asked to check any security footage between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Monday, and to call police if anything unusual is found.
Anyone with information should 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).
-with files from Mark Brown
