Windsor Police cruiser. Photo by Mark Brown/Blackburn News.Windsor Police cruiser. Photo by Mark Brown/Blackburn News.
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Police investigating suspicious fire in east Windsor

The Windsor Police Service is investigating a car fire on the city's east side.

Around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, police were called to Venetian Avenue near McHugh Street for a vehicle fire. There were no physical injuries but the vehicle was heavily damaged.

Investigators determined the fire was suspicious.

They are asking anyone who may have witnessed something suspicious between 7 p.m. Monday to 2 a.m. Tuesday to contact them. Residents in the area of McHugh Street, Springhollow Street, and Venetian Avenue who have surveillance equipment are asked to check their footage for possible evidence.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor Police Arson Unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4330, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS), or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

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