POLICE have released a face-fit image of a man investigators would like to speak to in relation to a $700,000 house fire in North Lyneham earlier this year.
About 2.45am on March 26, police and ACT Fire & Rescue were called to a fire at a residence on Cossington Smith Crescent, North Lyneham.
The fire appeared suspicious tp the police and as part of their investigation they have released a face-fit image of a man who has been identified as a person of interest.
He is described as Caucasian in appearance, aged in his 40s, with a fair complexion, short brown hair, and brown eyes.
A/Insp Matt Innes said the fire has caused significant emotional and financial hardship to the owner of the home.
“The fire completely destroyed this house, causing approximately $700,000 worth of damage. The consequences of this incident could have been much worse had anyone been inside the home at the time,” Insp Innes said.
“This is a serious incident, a dangerous incident, and it is important that those responsible are brought before the court.
“If you are the person in the face-fit – contact us. And we urge anyone else that has information about this incident to come forward. “
Anyone with information should call 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.
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