Witnesses and CCTV sought for Wright fire

Seeking witnesses

ACT Policing is seeking any witnesses or nearby residents with CCTV footage that could help provide information about a fire at a property in Wright that has caused an estimated $500,000 in damage. 

About 1.45am on Friday, 26 May 2023, ACT Policing and emergency services were called to reports that a car had been set on fire in the undercroft of 46 Steve Irwin Avenue in Wright. 

The fire was contained but not before causing extensive damage to the electrical and sewer systems of the property. 

Police have spoken to residents of the property and neighbours but are seeking further help from the public. 

Anyone who may have witnessed the fire, has information about the fire or who lives near that address that has CCTV footage and who has not yet spoken to police is urged to come forward. 

Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote reference 7440525.

 

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POLICE MEDIA — (02) 5126 9070, act-police-media@afp.gov.au  

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