Police investigating a serious factory fire that is believed to have deliberately started are hopeful that three young people seen in the area at the time may be able to assist the enquiry.
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The fire broke out around 12.30pm yesterday afternoon at the factory on 753 Te Atatu Road. ?Fire Service Investigators alerted Police after the fire was found to have begun amongst a stack of pallets next to the building. The resulting blaze caused substantial damage to the building.
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Police have today conducted a scene examination and are reviewing CCTV footage taken from the neighbouring area.
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"The footage shows three young people in the area just before the fire broke out. The two boys were both riding children's scooters and a girl was also with them. They may have witnessed something or might be able to give us information that would assist us." says Det Sgt Eugene Pickett, Waitakere Police.
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The trio are described as the following;
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1. Male, Maori or Pacific Islander, wearing a blue and yellow t-shirt and baseball cap.
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2. Male, Maori or Pacific Islander, wearing a white t-shirt, blue shorts and possibly a white baseball cap.
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3. Female, Maori or Pacific Islander, wearing a turquoise blue t-shirt, shorts and long hair tied back.
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Anyone with information is asked to call Waitakere Police on 09 8390755, information can also be provided anonymously to the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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