Police have charged a 21-year-old Kingston man after a fire at an apartment complex yesterday.
Police and emergency services were called to the Mayes Avenue address in Kingston around 5.40pm following reports of smoke coming from the complex.
When police arrived an apartment was engulfed in flames. The fire was extinguished however the property was significantly damaged. No one was injured in the incident.
Police will allege the man broke multiple windows before deliberately setting the apartment on fire. It will be alleged he then left the scene before returning around 7.30pm. He was immediately taken into custody.
He was charged with one count of arson and is due to appear in Beenleigh Magistrates Court today (November 2).
Investigations are ongoing and police are appealing for any witnesses, or any motorists who may have dash cam footage for Kingston Road and Clare Road between 5:30 – 7:30pm, to please contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day or call 1800 333 000.
