Police now have a suspect they want to speak to after an investigation was launched into a fire at a North East car dealer, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage.
The incident happened at around 9.30pm last night, Thursday, December 1 at Acklam Car Sales in Middlesbrough.
Several vehicles were doused in an accelerant and set alight causing severe damage.
The suspect made off along Ullswater Avenue towards Hatfield Avenue and Thirlmere Avenue.
Police have described the suspect as wearing a light-coloured hooded top, light-coloured joggers and light-coloured Nike TN trainers.
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A spokesperson for Cleveland Police added: “Enquiries are on-going and we are again appealing for any witnesses or anyone with CCTV/dashcam from the area which may have captured anything of note to get in touch.
“Any footage can be uploaded - anonymously if preferred – to: https://orlo.uk/lwSae
“Anyone else with information is asked to contact DC Andy Bennett of Middlesbrough CID on the 101 number, quoting ref 217166.
“If you don’t want to speak to police, information can be passed anonymously to https://orlo.uk/c76hn or by phoning 0800 555 111”
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