Police search for suspects following Richmond Hill fires

Police are searching for suspects and potential witnesses following two fires at businesses in Richmond Hill.

York Regional Police say they were called to a plaza near Highway 7 East and Leslie Street at 3:45 a.m. on Sunday for a report of smoke coming from abuilding.Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services were already on scene extinguishing a fire inside one of the businesses,according to a police news release.

Video surveillance footage posted by police online appears to show two male suspectswalking through the plaza parking lot carrying containers. The suspects were last seen running north through the parking lot to Wertheim Court.Police say one of the suspects may have sustained burns to his hand.

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York Regional Police is seeking suspects and potential witnesses following two fires at separate businesses in Richmond Hill. Investigators believe both fires were intentionally set and may be connected.

A day later, on Monday, police say theywere called at 4:55 a.m. for a fire at a different business within the same plaza. Firecrews extinguished the fire before police arrived, but police say the business and surrounding units sustained significant damage.

Police say the suspectswere in the area around 5 a.m. and were seen running through the parking lot carrying jugs of liquid. They were later seen running toward Wertheim Court.

Thesuspects may have been operating a whitevehicle during the first fire, according to police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police investigatorsat 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7241, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip online atwww.1800222tips.com.