York Regional Police have released a photo of a person of interest who they say may have information about a fire that broke out on a small airplane at Buttonville Airport back in February.
On Feb. 27, emergency crews were called to the airport, near Highway 404 and 16th Avenue in Markham, at around 11:30 p.m. for reports of a jet on fire.
When crews arrived they found a jet, classified as a Dassault Falcon 50 tri-jet, on fire outside of hanger 5, investigators said.
At the time, police said there was a hole cut into a nearby fence and that the fire seemed suspicious as it appeared gasoline was used.
The Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office has since determined the fire was an arson.
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Police said the plane had been parked at the airport for a few months.
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No one was injured and nothing else was damaged, police said.
Investigators said after obtaining video surveillance, they are releasing a photo of a man “who is believed to have information that may assist in the investigation.”
Police are asking anyone who can identify him to contact investigators at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7541, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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