Ottawa police looking to identify person of interest in Vanier fire

Police are asking the public for help in identifying a person of interest in relation to a suspicious fire that happened late last year in the neighbourhood of Vanier. (Ottawa Police Service/ handout)

The Ottawa Police Service is asking the public for help in identifying a person of interest in relation to a suspicious fire that happened late last year in the neighbourhood of Vanier.

Police say they received a call around 1 a.m. on Dec. 7, 2024 from Ottawa Fire Services reporting a fire in a home located in the 200 block of Cantin Street.

The person of interest was seen near the location of the fire, officers add.

They are described as a white man. At the time, they were seen wearing black pants, black shoes, and a red sweater. They were also wearing a black jacket with yellow trim, and the hood up.

Police believe that this person may have information about the incident, as they may have witnessed what happened.

Anyone with information about this person is asked to call police at 613-236-1222, extension 2202 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 to remain anonymous.