In the night from December 31 to January 1, around 1 am, heavy fireworks were set off at a house on Bilderdijkstraat in Heerhugowaard. The explosive material came in through the window of the house, after which a fire started on the ground floor.
Many camera images
In recent weeks, the police have collected extensive camera images in the street and neighborhood. This week the images were shared in Bureau NH. Although the actual impact at the home is not visible, the images do show the actions before and after.
At the time of the fire, an older couple was sleeping quietly. They were alerted by Buren that there was a fire on the ground floor. Fortunately they were not injured, but the shock was good.
The images show how the suspect gets into a delivery van shortly after lighting fireworks, probably a Ford Transit. He drives away at high speed, even against the direction of travel. A day later the vehicle appears again in the neighborhood; The cameras register how the van rides around.
Substantial cost item
Enormous financial damage has also been caused. The repair costs are estimated at around 20 thousand euros, because, among other things, the window and furniture had to be replaced and the walls are ruted again.
The police hope for more information about the incident, in particular about the delivery van, possibly a Ford Transit. Do you know more? You can make your witness statement to the police. This can also be done anonymously or via the National Intelligence (TNI) team on 088 – 661 77 34.