Detectives are appealing for public assistance after a series of suspicious fires caused damage to vehicles and property across Muswellbrook over recent weeks.
Police and firefighters have responded to four separate incidents since early June, all occurring in the early hours of the morning. Police believe the fires may be linked and are treating each as suspicious.
The first incident occurred around 2:30am on Saturday 6 June, when emergency services were called to a vehicle fire on Carl Street, with damage sustained to the bonnet and engine block. Two days later, at around 2:30am on Monday 8 June, crews were called to Roger Street after a caravan cover was set alight. The caravan itself was not damaged, but the cover was destroyed.
On Thursday 11 June at around 2am, a shopping trolley was found alight on Bridge Street. The trolley was positioned near a building, which sustained exterior burn marks as a result.
The most serious incident occurred at around 1:20am on Saturday 13 June, when three vehicles were set alight across Cook, Newman and George Streets. All three vehicles sustained extensive damage and are unable to be driven.
No injuries have been reported across any of the four incidents.
As investigations continue, police are urging anyone with information or CCTV footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
