FROM: Corporate Communications
DATE: November 3, 2025
INVESTIGATION INTO ATTEMPTED ARSON – POLICE SEEKING INFORMATION
(BRADFORD, ON) – On October 30, 2025, at approximately 6:15 a.m., a security guard working in a residential area of Bradford West Gwillimbury called police after observing two suspects causing damage to a residence. When the security guard confronted the two suspects, it became apparent they were attempting to start a fire. The two suspects quickly fled the area in a dark coloured SUV. The SUV was last observed travelling southbound on County Road 27 near the intersection of County Road 88.
South Simcoe Police officers secured the area near the residence and began to investigate the incident. Investigators determined that the two suspects approached the residence with a liquid accelerant and attempted to start a fire.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact the South Simcoe Police Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-775-3311 ext. 1461 or via email at investigations@southsimcoepolice.ca. Additionally, if anyone was travelling on County Road 27 near the intersection of County Road 88 on October 30, 2025, at 6:15 a.m. and has dash camera footage available please contact the police.
For anyone wishing to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You can submit information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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