Arson Unit detectives have released CCTV as they appeal for information into an alleged arson attack on a Bondi home last year.
About 12.20am on Wednesday 23 November 2022, emergency services were called to a home on Wilga Street in Bondi following reports of a fire.
Fire & Rescue NSW extinguished the blaze, which caused significant damage to a home and adjoining property.
The house, while occupied, was vacant at the time of the fire. Adjoining houses were cleared by police as a precaution and there were no reports of injuries.
Officers from Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command established a crime scene which was subject to forensic examination before State Crime Command's Financial Crimes Squad Arson Unit took carriage of the investigation under Strike Force Promethium.
Initial inquiries suggest the incident was linked to a fire at the same house reported days earlier on Thursday 17 November 2022.
As inquiries continue, strike force detectives have released CCTV of two cars they believe could assist with their investigation.
CCTV shows the cars in the vicinity of the crime scene around the time of the fires, having travelled from the Campbelltown area, via Canley Heights, and through the West Connex and Cross City tunnel to Bondi.
One car is a black 2018 Mercedes c200, believed stolen, bearing what police believe are cloned plates.
The other car is a silver 2013 Ford Falcon with one working fog light and reflective stickers under the number plate.
The vision shows the Mercedes travelling north on Rowland Avenue toward Wilga Street and the Ford Falcon on both Bondi Road and Glen Street.
Police believe four or more males – with potential links to Organised Crime Networks – were in the cars at the time. One male is currently assisting police with their inquiries.
As the investigation continues, police are appealing for anyone with information about the whereabouts of these cars or identity of their owners and occupants at the time to come forward.
Anyone with information that may assist investigators 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.
