Waikato Police are seeking information and help from the community regarding a spate of fires lit in the central business area in Huntly over the weekend.
Four businesses sustained fire damage on Saturday night as a result of fires being set at the rear of the buildings.
A further property was damaged on Sunday afternoon when another shop was damaged from a fire set in a similar way.
Police would like to hear from anyone who may have seen people in the area of the Venna Fry Lane, Huntly around 8pm and 10pm on Saturday, and/or between 2pm and 5pm on Sunday.
Any information can be provided to the Huntly police station or by calling 105. Please quote file number 230903/5506.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by Police Media Centre.