Detectives seeking to trace two vehicles as enquiries continue into Thorntonhall fire
Detectives investigating a wilful fire-raising incident at a property in Thorntonhall are seeking to trace two vehicles in connection with their ongoing enquiries.
Officers were called to a report of vehicles on fire outside a house on Peel Road at around 1am on Wednesday, 19 May, 2021. Three vehicles were deliberately set alight and a nearby garage was extensively damaged.
One week on since the incident, officers have released details of two vehicles which are believed to have been in the area in the early hours on Wednesday morning.
They are a light coloured, or silver, hatchback, possibly a Mercedes A Class or similar model, and a white Fiat 500.
Both of these vehicles were seen acting suspiciously in the area and were last seen driving off south, along South Road, in the direction of Queensway, East Kilbride.
Detective Inspector Susie Cairns said: “Over the past week we have continued with our detailed enquiries into what happened in our efforts to trace the person, or persons, responsible.
“We know that one man poured an accelerant on the vehicles. What we want to trace now are these vehicles, seen around the Thorntonhall area during the early hours of Wednesday, 19, May, 2021.
“I would ask again for anyone who may have been on the surrounding roads, or the Queensway, and recording with dash cam, to provide any relevant footage to officers as soon as possible. Also for anyone with private CCTV footage in these areas to check their system to see if either vehicle is captured. We're keen to find these cars and their occupants to understand why they were in the area at this time."
The male suspect officers are seeking to trace is described as around 5ft 10ins and of slim build. He was wearing black joggers, a black hooded jumper with the hood up, black trainers and a face mask.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 0134 of 19 May. Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
