News Release
Suspects Sought in Arson Investigation,
Lake Shore Boulevard West and Albert Avenue area,
Images and Video Released
The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance identifying a suspect in an Arson investigation.
On Monday, August 3, 2026, at approximately 3:47 a.m., police responded to a call for a Fire in the Lake Shore Boulevard West and Albert Avenue area.
It is reported that:
- two unknown suspects approached a clothing establishment
- the suspects smashed the glass windows and poured an accelerant into the store
- the suspects ignited the accelerant causing it to catch fire
- the suspects fled the area in a vehicle
Suspect #1 is described as having a medium build, wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt with the hood down, a dark balaclava, dark pants, and dark athletic-style shoes with light-coloured soles.
Suspect #2 is described as a male, with a medium build, wearing a dark hooded jacket with the hood up, a black surgical-style face mask, a white undershirt, dark pants, and dark footwear.
The vehicle is described as a silver/grey metallic Honda Civic sedan, believed to be a 2022–2026 model.
Images of the suspects have been released.
See video here.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
