An arson investigation is underway after a fire at a restaurant in downtown Calgary on Tuesday morning.
Emergency crews were called to Chinese Village Restaurant in the 500 block of 6 Street Southwest at around 12:30 a.m.
Police said they are investigating the possibility the fire was started during a break-and-enter.
“The fire has been deemed suspicious and is currently under investigation by the Arson Unit,” police said in a statement to Global News Tuesday.
“It is believed suspects broke into the restaurant and stole items before setting the restaurant ablaze.”
It’s unknown how much damage the fire caused.