Arson at Catharina Hoeve
On Thursday, May 1, the police received a report of an arson at Catharina Hoeve. Between 05:00 and 06:00, one of the residents heard a loud bang and found that a fire had started. Although the residents were present in the house, no one was injured. There is damage to the property. The resident has filed a report of arson.
Arson at Oosthoef
On Thursday, May 1, the police received a report around 06:20 of a fire at Oosthoef in Gouda. There, we found a container on fire at an elementary school. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. No persons were injured, but there was damage to the rear of the building. One person was arrested on suspicion of involvement.
Do you have information?
The investigation team is looking into the circumstances of the incidents. Residents with camera footage are asked to come forward. Any information that could assist the investigation is welcome. Have you seen anything suspicious in the area or do you possibly have footage from cameras at Catharina Hoeve or Oosthoef showing something suspicious? Or do you know of any (criminal or social) conflicts related to this arson? Please contact the police via the tip line 0800-6070 or via the tip form. You can also report this anonymously via 0800 - 7000.