On Sunday December 13, 2020, at approximately 6:45 pm, members from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a structure fire on Sunset Drive located north of Cobourg.
Hamilton Township fire department were on scene when police arrived at the confirmed structure fire. The blaze was contained to a detached garage that stored three vehicles.
The Northumberland OPP Major Crime Unit in conjunction with the Office of the Fire Marshal continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fire.
The OPP remain at the scene to secure the area while the investigation continues.
Anyone with information that could assist with this investigation is encouraged to contact the Northumberland OPP at 1 888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call the Peterborough/Northumberland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000 and not have to appear in court. You can also submit information online at www.stopcrimehere.ca.