Arson, Cooktown

Police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate a vehicle and shed fire in Cooktown yesterday.

At 1.20pm, Cooktown police responded to reports of a suspicious fire at an address on Boundary Street.

The fire destroyed a vehicle and a portion of a shed.

Scientific officers from Cairns will attend the address today.

Police are encouraging anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious between 12pm and 2pm yesterday, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.