SPECIALIST officers from the arson squad are seeking the public’s assistance for information as they investigate a fire at a supermarket in High Wycombe on Saturday, September 28 (AFL grand final day).
About 4pm, a person set alight toilet paper on a shelf within the supermarket located in the shopping village on Kalamunda Road.
The fire spread to several shelves, emitting thick smoke, which activated the fire sprinkler system.
Staff and customers were safely evacuated from the store, and staff members were able to use fire extinguishers to put out the fire but not before the nearest fire sprinkler system activated, flooding the store.
The fire, smoke damaged stock, including all perishables within the store, and water damage from the sprinklers, has left the store with an estimated $100,000 damage bill.
Arson squad officers would like to speak to any customers who were in the supermarket between 4pm and 4.15pm on Saturday, September 28.
Anyone who saw any suspicious activity, or persons in the store, or who has any information relating to this fire, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestopperswa.com.au
Rewards of up to $25,000 are available for information that leads to the identification and conviction of an arsonist.
OFFICERS from the major crash investigation section are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Forrestfield on Sunday, October 6.
About 12.25am, a white Mitsubishi Triton was driving in a south westerly direction on Roe Highway, Forrestfield when it left the road and rolled.
The 40-year-old male driver of the vehicle died from his injuries at the scene.
Major crash investigators are conducting an examination of the scene and are appealing for any witnesses to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report the information online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au
Dash-cam or mobile phone vision relating to this crash can be uploaded directly to investigators via this link: https://wapf.au.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/singlevehiclefatgalcrashforrestfield
MIDLAND Police are seeking information regarding an assault incident in Middle Swan on Thursday, October 3.
About 2pm, an assault incident occurred involving two people who were inside a black Mazda vehicle that had stopped alongside Toodyay Road, near the intersection of Patterson Drive.
It is believed a number of people were in the vicinity of the vehicle, and were recording the incident on their mobile phones.
Police would like to hear from anyone who was present in the area at the time of the incident, particularly anyone who has vision of the incident.
Dash-cam or mobile phone vision relating to this incident can be uploaded directly to investigators via this link: https://wapf.au.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/toodya yroadassault
Police want anyone with information regarding the above incidents to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au
