The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest concerning an arson investigation in Oakville.
On Sunday, June 5, 2022, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Four Brothers Pizza, located at 2828 Kingsway Drive in Oakville, was set on fire.
A suspect threw a rock through a window of the business and then threw a gas can into the restaurant, causing approximately $18,000 worth of damage.
Officers with the 2 District Criminal Investigation Bureau conducted a thorough investigation and, on Monday, June 20, 2022, arrested Tyler Wesley (29) of Hamilton.
Officers also executed a search warrant at his residence in Hamilton.
Halton Police charged Wesley with:
- Arson – Damage to Property
- Possession of Incendiary Material
Wesley was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.
Witnesses can also submit tips anonymously to Crime Stoppers. "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.