Suspicious unit fire - Hart Place at Rokeby

At around 5:30am today (Monday), emergency services responded to a report of a structure fire at a block of units under construction at Hart Place, Rokeby.

Fire and smoke damage to the one of the units is expected to exceed $100,000, Sergeant Adrian Mollon said.

"The fire is being treated as suspicions, with investigations continuing throughout the day. It is believed that several hot water cylinders stored in the unit have been stolen prior to the fire being reported."

"The quick response from the local TFS brigade prevented further damage to the unit."

If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are asked to call police on 131444, or via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Reports to Crime Stoppers can be made anonymously.

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