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Police release 'vehicle of interest' photo in south-end arson case

Emergency crews responded to Hawg Worx on Welham Road in the early morning hours of Aug. 30

Barrie police have released a surveillance photo of a "vehicle of interest" in relation to an arson investigation at a south-end motorcycle repair shop. 

Emergency crews responded to Hawg Worx at 121 Welham Rd., north of Big Bay Point Road, shortly after 1 a.m., Aug. 30. 

One of the two suspects is believed to have suffered second-degree burns to his legs after he caught fire on the roadway as smoke billowed from the building. 

A video from a surveillance camera shows two individuals, one of whom is on fire, as they are fleeing from the business. 

The person on fire was able to extinguish the flames by diving into a rain-filled ditch nearby.

Anyone with information can call 705-725-7025, ext. 2575.