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Police seek tips in London arson probe
London police are investigating a suspected early-morning arson Monday in the city’s south end.
According to police, emergency crews were called just before 2 a.m. to the 700 block of Southdale Road East about reports of a structure fire.
The city’s fire department put out the blaze, and no injuries were reported, said police who did not immediately provide further detail.
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Police said they had no damage estimate from the fire, and their investigation continues.
Anyone with information is asked to call city police at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers, where tips can be anonymously reported, at 1-800-222-8477.
Teens charged after fake-gun London store heist
Four teenagers are facing charges after a group of boys was reportedly seen shoplifting and pointing a gun over the weekend in London.
Police said they were contacted Saturday about 7 p.m. after witnesses reported four teenage boys in a lot in the area of Richmond Street and Fanshawe Park Road with what appeared to be a gun.
One boy was seen pointing the gun at people in the parking lot before the teens were seen entering a grocery store and concealing items in a backpack, with one holding a gun in his hand while all four left without paying, police said.
Police said officers found and arrested four suspects, two of whom resisted arrest while one tried to flee.
An imitation gun was recovered and no injuries were reported.
Three suspects, all age 14, and one 16-year-old are jointly facing charges of possession of an imitation weapon and theft valued at less than $5,000.
The 16-year-old and one 14-year-old were also charged with resisting arrest.
All four teens were released from police custody, to appear in court at a later date.
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