Warrant out for third suspect tied to Amherstburg arson investigation

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Windsor police have identified a Brampton man as the third suspect in a deliberate fire on Amersburg property According to officials, this has been hit by multiple Asens.

Sahib Pelia, 20, was wanted for a fire on January 18 in a new home in the 200 block of Cowan Court near Amherstburg Kingsbridge.

He is described as an East Indian male, about 11 inches tall, medium, brown eyes, brown hair, beard and left hand tattoo.

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Police said he is believed to live in the Brampton area.

Pelia was wanted to cause property damage, possession of burning substances and conspiracy to commit arson.

Last month, investigators alleged Two 19-year-old men, one from Brampton and the other from Mississauga, are linked to the recent fire.

According to police, this is the third time in 16 months that it has been the target of arson attack.

Members of the arson department were able to obtain footage of three suspects running from the property carrying gasoline cans before escaping the scene with a black luxury SUV.

Police said the two men handed themselves over at the police headquarters in Windsor on March 19.

No physical injury was reported during the January 18 incident. However, the fire is estimated to have caused damages to the building and adjacent property.

According to fire officials, the total number of three fires from the same site has totaled $6.6 million since September 2023.

Anyone who requests information about Pelia’s whereabouts should contact the Windsor Police Arson Department at 519-255-6700. 4330. You can also call Windsor & Essex County Crime Blocker anonymously at 519-258-8477 (tips), or submit a tip online at CatchCrooks.com.

mholmeshill@postmedia.com

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