Counties Manukau Police say they are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fire at the McDonald’s fast-food restaurant in Pakuranga yesterday Monday.
Emergency services attended the highly destructive fire that gutted McDonald’s on Pakuranga Road just before 3pm on May 5.
The restaurant has sustained significant fire damage as a result, say police.
Detective senior sergeant Michele Gillespie, of Counties Manukau Police CIB, says a scene guard has been in place at the restaurant overnight.
“At this point in time we are treating this fire as a suspected arson,” she says.
“A scene examination is being conducted this morning [Tuesday, May 6] and police will work alongside a fire investigator.
“As part of these enquiries we will be working to understand how the fire originated.”
Gillespie says police would like to hear from anyone who saw suspicious activity prior to the fire.
“If you have information to assist enquiries, please contact police on 105 using the reference number 250505/2106.”
The police say information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on free phone 0800 555 111.
- For the earlier Times story about the fire at McDonald’s Pakuranga on May 5, read:
https://www.times.co.nz/news/breaking-news-fire-at-mcdonalds-pakuranga/
