Police looking to identify truck driver in Welland arson case

06/17/2026 at 11:48 AM
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Police are asking for the public’s help identifying the driver of a truck involved in an arson investigation in Welland.

It was early on Sunday morning when emergency officials were called to a structure fire at a home on Beatrice Street south of Ontario Road.

No one was home at the time, the fire was quickly put out, and no injuries were reported.

Police say the fire was intentionally set and and they are working with the Ontario Fire Marshall on the case.

Detectives are asking the public to identify the driver of a truck seen in the area prior to the fire.

It’s a grey or silver, 4 door, pickup truck.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service’s 3 District CIB at (905) 688 4111, option 3, extension 1009746.

Story credit: Bonnie Heslop

Image credit: NRP