Video allegedly shows person starting a fire in a department store
Police are seeking information about a fire that was allegedly started at the back of a department store.
Shocking footage has emerged of a person allegedly starting a fire inside a store before running away.
The video allegedly shows a person lighting items on a shelf at the back of the store.
The incident allegedly happened at a shopping centre in Mandurah, south of Perth, about 1.40am on Friday.
“An unknown person has forced entry into the rear of a department store, located within the shopping centre on Pinjarra Rd,” police said in a statement.
“The person entered the storeroom and set fire to items stored on shelving before fleeing on foot.”
The fire badly damaged the storeroom before the sprinkler system switched on and controlled the flames.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services attended the scene and extinguished the blaze.
Arson Squad officers want to speak to the person in the footage who they believe can help them with their investigation.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Rewards of up to $25,000 are available for information that leads to the identification and conviction of an arsonist.
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