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Police investigate multiple fires, mischief in Cambridge

Investigators believe the incidents are connected
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Police are investigating multiple reports of fires and mischief incidents in Cambridge. 

Police also allege an unknown suspect disconnected a hydro line near the intersection of Myers Road and Elgin Street South between 11 p.m. Thursday evening and 4 a.m. Friday morning, causing a power outage to area residences for an extended period of time.

The first fire was set to a large pile of leaves near the intersection of Dorset Road and McDonald Avenue.

The second fire was set to a large pile of leaves near the intersection of Dorset Road and Ivy Court.

The third fire was set to a pile of leaves near the intersection of Dorset Road and Foster Crescent. 

The fourth fire was set to a vehicle left abandoned in Churchill Park. 

Investigators believe that the incidents are connected, and the investigation is ongoing. 

Anyone with information is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.