Appeal for assistance after suspicious house fire – Albion Park

PLEASE NOTE: An images of a person who may be able to assist police can be found on the NSWPF social media pages.

Police are appealing for public assistance following a house fire south of Sydney last month.

Shortly before 11am on Sunday 24 June 2023, emergency services responded to reports of a house fire on Terry Street, Albion Park.

Crews from Fire & Rescue NSW extinguished the fire, where extensive damage was sustained.

No one was home at the time, with no reports of injuries.

Officers from Lake Illawarra Police District commenced an investigation into the incident under Strike Force Cuber.

As inquiries continue, detectives have released an image of a man who may be able to assist police with their inquiries.

The man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his early to mid-40s, of medium build and carrying a walking stick. At the time, he is depicted wearing a dark hooded jumper and shorts.

Police would also like to speak to the driver of a vehicle, described as a maroon-coloured Toyota Camry sedan, which was observed leaving the home shortly before the incident.

Detectives are urging anyone who may have any knowledge of the man or the vehicle to contact Oak Flats Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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