POLICE have released a face-fit image of a man investigators would like to speak to in relation to a $700,000 house fire in North Lyneham earlier this year.

About 2.45am on March 26,  police and ACT Fire & Rescue were called to a fire at a residence on Cossington Smith Crescent, North Lyneham.

The fire appeared suspicious tp the police and as part of their investigation they have released a face-fit image of a man who has been identified as a person of interest.

He is described as Caucasian in appearance, aged in his 40s, with a fair complexion, short brown hair, and brown eyes.

A/Insp Matt Innes said the fire has caused significant emotional and financial hardship to the owner of the home.

“The fire completely destroyed this house, causing approximately $700,000 worth of damage. The consequences of this incident could have been much worse had anyone been inside the home at the time,” Insp Innes said.

“This is a serious incident, a dangerous incident, and it is important that those responsible are brought before the court.

“If you are the person in the face-fit – contact us. And we urge anyone else that has information about this incident to come forward. “

Anyone with information should call 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.