Peel Police - Update – Male Arrested for Mississauga Residential Fire

Region of Peel – Investigators from the Peel Regional Police 12 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau have arrested a male responsible for a residential fire in the City of Mississauga.

On Sunday, November 5, 2017, at approximately 1:00 a.m. Peel Regional Police responded with the Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services Department to fire at a residential building in the area of Park Street East and Helene Street North in the City of Mississauga.

A warrant of arrest for Arson-Disregard for Human Life, Arson Cause Damage to Property, Criminal Harassment and Uttering Threat to Cause Deathwas issued for Mark BLAIR, a 42 year-old male of no fixed address.

On Thursday December 7, 2017 BLAIR was arrested on the strength of the warrant by the RCMP in Ridge Meadows, British Columbia. Mark BLAIR was returned to Peel Region to face his outstanding charges. BLAIR was held for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton on December 12, 2017.

Anyone with information regarding this incidentis asked to call investigators of 12 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at (905) 453-2121, ext. 1233. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca or by sending a text message to CRIMES (274637) with the word ‘PEEL’ and then your tip.  

For media inquiries, please contact the on-duty Media Relations Officer at (905) 453-2121, ext. 4027.

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