BPS seek to identify arson suspect

25-46425

November 19, 2025

On Monday, November 17, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., Brantford police received a call from Brantford Fire to advise of an active fire at a Darling Street residence (near Drummond Street). 

Police arrived on scene. Three young males were in the home at the time of the fire and were able to safely exit before calling 911.

Through investigation it was determined that the fire originated in the basement of the home and has been deemed suspicious. Officers with the Brantford Police Service are investigating this as a case of arson and have obtained the following images from CCTV footage. The images are being released in hopes that the public can provide information to assist police to identify the suspect.

The suspect is described as white, with dark shoulder length hair, glasses, and was wearing a black jacket with a fur lined trim hood, checkered coloured pajama pants, a winter hat, and dark shoes. 

Anyone who has information which could assist police to identify this person is asked to contact BPS at 519-756-7050. Information can also be provided anonymously to Brant - Brantford Crime Stoppers by calling 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477 and referring to Incident # 25-46425 or by submitting a web tip online at: https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/  

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