CCTV clue in suspicious St Mary’s unit fire that killed puppy

Police have released CCTV of a hooded figure leaving a unit fire in Sydney’s west that claimed the life of an eight-week-old puppy.

An investigation has been launched after an eight-week-old puppy named MJ died from a suspicious fire that ripped through a unit in Sydney’s west last month.

At around 12:50am on Tuesday 22 June this year, emergency services were called to the dwelling at Marsden Road in St Marys following reports of a fire.

Fire and Rescue crews managed to put out the blaze shortly after their arrival but unfortunately the puppy could not be saved.

Eight-week-old MJ died as a result of the unit fire. Picture: NSW Police

Police have released CCTV vision after a puppy died following a suspicious unit fire. Picture: NSW Police

CCTV footage has captured a hooded figure approaching the unit block in St Marys ten minutes prior to the fire being reported, only to return to where they emerged from around nearby houses.

The person appears to be wearing a dark coloured hooded jumper or jacket and baggy style jeans.

CCTV footage has captured a hooded figure approaching the unit block in St Marys ten minutes prior to the fire being reported. Picture: NSW Police

Officers from Nepean Police Area Command would like to speak to this person and are treating the circumstances of the fire as suspicious.

A crime scene has been established and investigations will continue.

Police are expected to hold a press conference in St Marys today at 1:00pm.