Police are investigating after a small fire was discovered in a Lindsay parking lot, with evidence of a “Molotov cocktail” nearby.

Just before 9:30 p.m. Friday (May 8), Kawartha Lakes Police and the Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service responded to reports of a suspicious fire in a parking lot on Kent Street West in Lindsay.

Police say they found a small fire with evidence of a “Molotov cocktail” on the ground nearby.

“Fortunately, there was no damage to any of the surrounding properties and the fire was extinguished,” reads a release from police.

The Kawartha Lakes Police Service Forensic Identification Unit attended the scene to collect the evidence, and the area was canvassed for witnesses.

Police are actively investigating the incident and ask that anyone with information contact them at 705-324-5252.  Those wishing to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477) or at www.kh.crimestoppersweb.com.