Video shows suspects setting home on fire in Oshawa, 3 sought: police

Durham Regional Police have released security video appearing to show the moment three suspects set a home on fire in Oshawa early Tuesday.

Police said the incident occurred around 5:50 a.m. when three male suspects went to the home on Albert Street with a gas can.

The security video appears to show a suspect pouring liquid from the canister onto a brick wall of the home before lighting it on fire.

The suspects, who had their faces covered, are then seen running away from the area.

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Police said it’s believed they fled to an “awaiting vehicle.”

The homeowner attempted to extinguish the flames but Oshawa firefighters attended and put it out.

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Police said there was minimal damage to the brick wall.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2764 or 2732. Anonymous tips can also be sent to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.