You may recall reports of a car going on fire in Guthrie Street on Friday morning. Some of the remarks on Twitter at the time were fairly unsavoury to say the least, but it did go to prove that many people witnessed the incident.
The police now want to hear from you if you did see the car or anything suspicious in the area before the incident, as they now believe that the car was set alight deliberately.
The incident happened around 9.35pm on Friday 31st May in the Guthrie Street area.
A male was seen loitering around cars before the owner of a green Ford Fiesta, which was parked near the junction with Chambers Street reported his vehicle was on fire.
The victim challenged the male, who then headed down Infirmary Street before being lost to sight. Officers are now urging anyone who can assist with their enquiries to come forward.
The suspect is described as white, late twenties, around 6ft 2ins tall with a thin build, short dark hair, unshaven and spoke with a local accent. He was wearing a dark hooded jacket, dark trousers and was carrying a black rucksack.
A Police Scotland spokesman said:- “This was a malicious act that completely destroyed a car in the busy city centre.
“There would have been a large number of people in the area at this time on a Saturday evening. Anyone who witnessed this incident or recognises the description of the suspect should contact police.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 101, or make an anonymous report through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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