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Police search for suspects tied to suspicious SUV fire in Hamilton’s east end

Police are looking for two suspects who may be connected to an SUV fire at a Hamilton shopping plaza near Barton Street and Strathearne Ave. in August. Hamilton Police Service

Hamilton police are looking for two men they believe are connected with a car fire at a shopping plaza in the city’s east end.

Investigators say the fire happened sometime around 8 p.m. on Sunday at 1565 Barton St. E. near Strathearne Ave.

The vehicle destroyed by the blaze was a 2011 Ford Escape SUV.

Read more: Man arrested in string of vehicle entries in Hamilton: police

After speaking with witnesses, detectives say two men appear to have been involved.

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The SUV was reported stolen the day after the fire, according to police.

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The first suspect is described as a man in his 30s with light brown hair, a goatee and a blue T-shirt with “I am Canadian” on the front.

The other man was also in his 30s, heavyset, with a beard, wearing a green and black checkered button-up shirt.

Detectives say the pair were seen by witnesses leaving the scene on a red electric scooter.

Anyone with information can reach out to Hamilton police at 905-540-5085 or 905-546-2991.

Anonymous tips can also be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submitted online.

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