- Update #2 - OPP Investigating Suspicious Fire in Penetanguishene - Police Concerned for Well-being of Person-of-Interest
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-Update #2 - OPP Investigating Suspicious Fire in Penetanguishene
Police Concerned for Well-being of Person-of-Interest
(PENETANGUISHENE,ON) The Southern Georgian Bay OPP Major Crime Unit is appealing to the public, including residents and business owners with surveillance or security footage, to assist investigators in locating a person-of-interest in relation to a suspicious fire.
The fire began at a multi-unit residential dwelling at approximately 5:00 am on January 19, 2026 on Poyntz Street between Main Street and Owen Street in Penetanguishene .
As part of the ongoing investigation, officers are seeking to locate and speak with Andrew HAWKE, 43 years of Penetanguishene, and currently have concerns for his well‑being. Investigators are also asking residents and business owners in the area to review any available surveillance footage, including doorbell or security cameras, and to contact Police if they have information that may assist in the investigation.