Plymouth Police are investigating two arsons at commercial premises in the city which caused extensive damage.
The first occurred between 10pm and 10.30pm on October 26 at a unit known as Woodworx2composite, within Plymouth Yacht Haven, Breakwater Road, in Plymouth.
The unit was an oak framed building which was completely destroyed during the fire.
It is believed a number of specialist woodworking tools were also stolen from the unit during the same incident.
On November 16 between 1am and 4am a similar arson occurred at a premise known as Carcheck in Broxton Drive, in Plymstock.
During the incident a silver Audi A4 estate vehicle was stolen from the unit and returned to the same unit before the fire commenced.
Although investigating officers are keeping an open mind there is potential that the two arson incidents are linked
A 45-year-old man from the Plymouth area has been arrested and has been released on bail until January 5 pending further enquiries.
Police are appealing for witnesses and in particular to anyone who saw a silver Audi being driven in suspicious circumstances during the early hours of Monday, November 16.
We would appeal for anyone who has any information regarding either incident to please contact Police on 101 quoting crime reference CR/079366/15 s or alternatively confidentially through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or report online at www.Crimestoppers-uk.org
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