Police have released surveillance camera footage of a man they suspect may have started a fire at a residence in central Hamilton, Ont., in mid-February.
Investigators are seeking help from witnesses and the public in identifying the man seen walking up to the home sometime before 10 pm. on Feb. 13.
Firefighters estimate $250,000 in damage was sustained by the home in the blaze and three residents were sent to hospital for treatment.
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“During evacuation, the residents were unable to exit the front door and had to jump out a second story window” a Hamilton police spokesperson said in a release.
“The family including a young child suffered injuries as a result.”
The cause of the blaze has not yet been determined.
The person of interest is said to be of medium build and was wearing dark pants, a dark jacket and a dark toque with a headlamp.
Anyone with information can reach out to Hamilton police of Crime Stoppers.
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