Suspected arson damages Danforth Village business, Toronto police seek suspect

A fire broke out at a business near Danforth and Sibley avenues on Oct. 17 after a man was seen briefly at the doorway. Toronto police are searching for the suspect.

Arson investigation launched after Danforth Avenue blaze

Toronto police are searching for a man suspected of setting fire to a business in Danforth Village, toronto.citynews.ca reports.

Firefighters responded to the Danforth Avenue and Sibley Avenue area at approximately 6 p.m. on October 17 after a blaze broke out at a commercial property.

Investigators say a man approached the business and paused briefly at the doorway before walking away. "Shortly after a fire starts from where the suspect leaves, causing extensive damage," police said in a Sunday release.

The suspect is described as a light-complexioned male, between 60 and 70 years of age, standing five-feet-eight to five-feet-ten with an average build, bald, with short grey facial hair. He was last seen wearing a grey winter jacket, dark pants, white shoes, and a black and white toque.

Source: Google News CA — Crime (EN)