Man wanted for allegedly setting fires on University of Toronto campus: police

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TORONTO - Toronto police say they're looking for a suspect who allegedly set several fires on the University of Toronto's downtown campus Wednesday afternoon. 

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TORONTO – Toronto police say they’re looking for a suspect who allegedly set several fires on the University of Toronto’s downtown campus Wednesday afternoon. 

Police allege the 42-year-old man of no fixed address entered several buildings on the St. George campus between 2:40 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.

They allege he lit multiple fires and damaged property before leaving the area.

A Toronto Police Service logo in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
A Toronto Police Service logo in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

No injuries were reported.

Police say the suspect is wanted for three counts of arson causing damage to property and two mischief-related offences.

Police have released photos and a description of the suspect, and anyone with information is asked to contact investigators.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 16, 2026. 

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