Toronto Police Seek a Man Wanted on a Charge of Arson After an Alleged Arson Near Danforth and Sibley Avenues Saturday Evening and Release His Image (October 18, 2026)
Toronto police say a man is wanted on a charge of arson over an alleged arson near Danforth and Sibley avenues, just west of Victoria Park Avenue, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, Beach Metro Community News reports. Police allege the man was in the entrance of a business, was briefly by the door and then left, and that a fire broke out shortly afterwards in the area he had been. Police said the fire caused extensive damage. Police have released an image of the man along with a description, and no arrest has been reported.
What Police Allege Happened at the Door
Beach Metro Community News reports that officers were called to the area of Danforth and Sibley avenues at approximately 6 p.m. on Saturday for a reported fire. Police allege a man was in the entrance of a business, was briefly by the door and then left. Shortly after he left, police allege, a fire broke out in the area he had been.
Police said the fire caused extensive damage. Beach Metro Community News does not report any injury.
The Charge Police Say the Man Is Wanted On
In the words Beach Metro Community News uses, police said the man is wanted on a charge of arson. No arrest has been reported and no name has been released. Toronto police ask anyone with information to contact 55 Division at 416-808-5500.
The Description Police Released
- Complexion and age: Light complexion, about 60 to 70 years old
- Height and build: Roughly 5’8” to 5’10”, average build
- Hair: Bald, with short grey facial hair
- Clothing when last seen: A grey winter jacket, dark pants, white shoes and a black and white toque
- Image: Police have released an image of the man
- Name: No name has been released, and no arrest has been reported
Timeline
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, about 6 p.m.Officers are called to the area of Danforth and Sibley avenues for a reported fire, Beach Metro Community News reports.
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, time not givenPolice allege a man was in the entrance of a business near Danforth and Sibley avenues, was briefly by the door and then left. Shortly afterwards, police allege, a fire broke out where he had been. Police said the fire caused extensive damage.
- Sunday, October 18, 2026The Toronto Police Service lists a release headed “Suspect Sought in Arson Investigation, Danforth Avenue and Sibley Avenue area, Images Released” at 9:49 a.m. Beach Metro Community News reports police say the man is wanted on a charge of arson, and gives the description police released.
Toronto police are seeking the public’s help to identify the man; they released an image and description. Anyone with information is asked to contact 55 Division.
Sources
- Beach Metro Community News, “Man sought after alleged arson near Danforth and Sibley avenues,” October 18, 2026 — for the allegations, the description and the charge — beachmetro.com
- Toronto Police Service, “Suspect Sought in Arson Investigation, Danforth Avenue and Sibley Avenue area, Images Released,” October 18, 2026, 9:49 a.m., 55 Division — for the headline, date and division of the police release — tps.ca
No arrest has been reported, none of the allegations has been tested in court, and anyone charged is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The allegations are those of the Toronto Police Service, as reported by Beach Metro Community News. No gang or criminal organization has been named in connection with this case.