They're looking for 3 men involved in the torching of Castillo Shawarma last week, police also want to speak to witnesses they say were there
An update from police concerning an arson in St. Catharines last week.
It happened just after 3am, last Thursday, when police say two people lit up Castillo Shawarma in the Locke Street and Lakeport Road area.
They tell us a dark coloured 4-door car passed in front of the restaurant, stopping at the corner of Dalhousie and Lock.
Two people got out, the driver stayed behind, and the suspects set the restaurant on fire.
Police say this appears to be a targeted arson, and they also believe there were people who saw this happen, along with other vehicles in the area. Police would like to speak to any witnesses .
Police also believe the suspects, all men, stopped at a nearby gas station to fill up the red jerry can used, and are asking area businesses to look at any video.
Police are looking for:
- 4 Door Sedan
- Mat black or dark grey in color
- HID (High-Intensity Discharge) front head lights
- The instrument panel on the interior of the vehicle was illuminated in blue lights
Suspect 1 was wearing:
- Light-colored baseball cap
- Long black sleeve top
- Black track pants
- Flip flop sandals
Suspect 2:
- Thin build
- Over 6’
- Tan skinned
Clothing:
- Gray jacket with black sleeves
- Black pants
- Black basketball shoes with gray and white soles
- Black mask
- Hood on his head
- Carrying the red jerry can
Suspect 3:
- Light skinned
- Thin build
Clothing description:
- Black jacket
- Black track pants
- Black running shoes
- Black mask
- Hood on his head
You can see the video here.
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