A flaming object was posted through a letterbox in the early hours of the morning in Johnstone in a ‘targeted attack’.
The incredibly reckless act has prompted police to issue an appeal as they seek to track down the
culprit.
The incident occurred at a flat on Johnstone High Street around 12.20am on Monday.
Police say that an item, which had been deliberately set alight, was posted through the letterbox of the unwitting inhabitants.
They say that they do not currently know the motive behind the attack.
Fortunately, nobody was injured and the blazing object was extinguished before it could do any serious damage to the property and potentially the health of those within.
Police in the area are investigating the incident.
They say they are looking for a suspect who is of a white skin complexion, around 5ft 8in tall, with a slim build and dark stubble.
He was said to be wearing a black waterproof jacket with the hood up.
Detective Constable Malcolm Clark of Police Scotland said: “At this time, although we believe this to be targeted, we don’t yet have a motive.
“Whatever the reason, to deliberately put a lit object though a door not knowing who could have been in the property is obviously reckless, not to mention very dangerous.
“Officers have been carrying out door-to-door enquires and are checking CCTV but are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area around the time and who may have seen someone acting suspiciously around the flat.
“Although this happened in the early hours of the morning, I am sure there would be people or motorists about at that time.
“It would be helpful if, for example, taxis, buses or motorists check their dash-cam footage from the street to see if it maybe captured the incident or someone hanging about the area.”
Anyone with information is advised to contact officers via 101 quoting reference number 0046 of Monday, March 20, 2023.
Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111.
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