woman faces arson charge after tillsonburg fire

woman faces arson charge after tillsonburg fire

A 27-year-old woman is facing arson charges after a fire in Tillsonburg.

Oxford OPP responded to reports of a suspicious person at a property on Hardy Road at about 11:30 am on Wednesday, Aug. 9.

Police arrested a suspect who they say matched the description of a person involved with setting a fire at the property. The person was captured on video, police said.

The building was damaged but no cost estimate was provided by police.

The accused, a resident of South-West Oxford Township, is scheduled to appear in court in Woodstock at a later date.

Police ask anyone with information about the incident to contact the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Those wishing to remain anonymous, may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or submit an online tip at www.oxfordcrimestoppers.com.

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