A suspicious car fire in Bluff on Sunday 4th May has Police appealing for information from the public.

About 3.40pm, a Ford Courier ute was set alight while it was parked on Marine Parade. The vehicle suffered substantial damage.

Senior Constable Pete Jenkins said a man carrying a red petrol can was seen running away from the vehicle after it was set on fire.

“This person was last seen running south on Henderson Street, where he was picked up in a dark-coloured vehicle."

“We want to talk to this man, and also need to hear from anyone who has information that could help our enquiries, Jenkins said.

"If you saw suspicious activity in the Marine Parade area on Sunday, please contact us.”

Information can be reported to Police online, or by calling 105.

Please use the reference number 250504/8027.