Two Charged in Suspicious Fire on Northern Beaches

Two people have been charged following an investigation into an alleged suspicious fire on Sydney's northern beaches last year, under Strike Force Syringa.

About 10pm Sunday 2 April 2023, emergency services were called to Fisher Road North, Cromer, following reports of a vehicle fire.

Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command found a parked truck well alight.

NSW Fire and Rescue crews attended and extinguished the blaze, but the truck was destroyed.

Police established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Following extensive inquiries, police arrested a 21-year-old man in Wauchope on Monday (14 October 2024).

He was taken to Port Macquarie Police Station, where he was charged with damage property by fire/explosive over $15,000.

He was granted conditional bail to appear before Port Macquarie Local Court on Wednesday 27 November 2024.

Following further inquiries, a 38-year-old woman was arrested at Cromer yesterday (Wednesday 16 October 2024).

She was taken to Manly Police Station, where she was charged with dishonestly for gain damage property by fire/ explosive.

She was refused bail to appear before Manly Local Court today (Thursday 17 October 2024).

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