Man wanted in series of garbage can fires downtown: Hamilton police

Hamilton police are asking for help identifying a man wanted in a string of suspicious fires.

They say fires were set to multiple garbage cans in the downtown core between 4:20 p.m. and 6:20 p.m. on May 6.

Detectives have released photos and a description of a man believed to be involved.

He is described as a middle-aged man with a medium build and brown shaggy hair.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 905-540-3819.