Police investigate suspicious fire in Mataura

Police are investigating a suspicious fire on Main Street, Mataura on Sunday 26 July.
 
The fire was located burning among macrocarpa trees in the rear section of a residential property at around 3am.
 
The fire was well involved and had destroyed a garden shed on the property.  
 
Police would like to hear from anyone who noticed anything suspicious in the area around the time of the fire - particularly near the railway tracks between Albion Street and Ely Street, between 2.45am and 3.30am. 
 
If you can help, please get in touch via 105 and quote file number 200726/3750.
 
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
 
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Issued by Police Media Centre.