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Police looking for suspects in Leamington fire

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say they are looking for an individual or individuals responsible for a fire in Leamington.

The incident happened Nov. 4

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Leamington OPP are asking anyone with information about the incident to call them or Crimestoppers. (CBC)

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say they are looking for an individual or individuals responsible for a fire in Leamington.

It happened at approximately 10:40 p.m. on Nov. 4, Leamington OPP said in a news release issued Friday.

OPP and the Leamington Fire Department responded to a fire at a building in the 200 block of Talbot Street East.

They determined that one or more individuals accessed building, damaged areas inside, and set fire to a piece of furniture.

Investigators believe one or more of the individuals may have been injured during the incident and could have cuts to their hands or arms.

Members of the Leamington OPP are investigating and are appealing to the public for help.

They're asking anyone who may have noticed suspicious activity around the area at the time of the fire to contact police at 1-888-310-1122.

People wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous online tip at www.catchcrooks.com. Tipsters may be eligible to receive cash rewards of up to $2,000.