Detectives have released CCTV of a vehicle as investigations continue into three suspicious fires on the Central Coast earlier this year.
About 4am on Friday 7 March 2025, emergency services were called to Penrose Crescent, Erina, after reports of a building fire at a Pilates studio.
Fire and Rescue NSW attended and extinguished the blaze; however, the building sustained extensive damage.
A short time later, emergency services were called to Old Maitland Road, Mardi, following reports of a vehicle fire.
Firefighters extinguished the blaze; however, the vehicle – believed to be a silver Hummer H3 – was destroyed.
Crime scenes were established at both locations by officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District, who commenced inquiries into the suspicious fires under Strike Force Lottah.
As part of ongoing inquiries, detectives have released CCTV of a vehicle seen near Penrose Crescent, Erina, around the time of the building fire.
Investigations are also continuing into a fire at a hair salon on The Entrance Road, The Entrance, about 2.20am on Wednesday 26 February 2025. Four people have since been charged and remain before the courts.
Police believe the three incidents may be linked.
Anyone with information about the driver of the vehicle is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
