Arson unit investigating suspicious Amherstburg fire

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE

Case #: 25-5836

Arson unit investigating suspicious Amherstburg fire  

The Windsor Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance following an early-morning arson at a house in Amherstburg. It is the third time in 16 months that the property has been the target of an intentional fire.  

Shortly after 5 a.m. on January 18, 2025, officers responded to an active fire at a vacant house in the 200 block of Cowan Court. The Amherstburg Fire Department quickly responded to the scene and extinguished the blaze.  

No physical injuries were reported during the incident. However, the fire caused an estimated $750,000 in damages to the building and a neighbouring property.  

This incident follows two previous arsons involving the same house. In September 2023, a deliberate fire caused nearly $4 million in damages to the home and a second property. An intentional blaze the following September resulted in an estimated $1.6 million in damages.  

Investigators believe that a black luxury SUV, which was observed in the area around the time of the arson, may be linked to the incident.  

Investigators urge nearby residents to review any surveillance or dashcam footage taken between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, for potential evidence.  

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Arson Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4330. Information can also be provided anonymously through Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.