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Bolton youth charged in Vaughan store fire
June 6, 2016 · 0 Comments
A 15-year-old Bolton resident is one of two youths who have been charged by York Regional Police following a fire inside a grocery store in Vaughan.
Police report crews responded to the fire in the area of Weston and Rutherford Roads at about 7:30 p.m. Sunday. They found smoke coming from inside the store. Vaughan Fire and Rescue Services were able to get the fire under control. The store and surrounding businesses were evacuated.
The initial damage estimate was set at $1 million, but that has since been increased to $2 million.
Police report video surveillance from the grocery store showed two suspects lighting a fire inside, then walking south through the parking lot toward Rutherford.
Police added the pictures were released, resulting in two suspects being identified. The one youth and a 14-year-old from Vaughan turned themselves in Monday.
They have been charged with arson — Disregard for human life.
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