Police hunting possible burns victim after NT Oriental Emporium set alight
THE public is being urged to come forward with information as police hunt a person potentially suffering from burns who lit a devastating fire at a prominent Coconut Grove store. WATCH THE VIDEO
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POLICE have made a public appeal for information as they hunt a person with suspected burns injuries over the NT Oriental Emporium fire.
The iconic store in Coconut Grove burnt to the ground in the early hours of Thursday morning.
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CCTV footage from a neighbouring property released over the weekend showed a person running from the scene after seemingly being engulfed in flames, leading to speculation the arsonist would need to be treated for burns.
It’s believed the suspected culprit lit a generator alight.
In a statement released Monday, NT Police urged anyone with information to come forward.
“Police believe the person seen in the vision may have suffered burns in the process of lighting the fire,” the statement said.
“That person may have sought treatment for their injuries,” it said.
It comes as bulldozers moved in on Monday to level what remained of the burnt out structure.
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