Police are investigating two fires at a property at Earl Street Sandy Bay.

At 5.30am 1 January 2018, a fire started in a washing basket in the kitchen of the property. It was discovered by the occupants of the house. The has not been determined. About $10,000 damage was caused to the kitchen.

Today, 2 January 2018, a second fire at the property was reported at 5.30am by a delivery driver.

The windows of two bedrooms had been broken, and a fire started using an accelerant.
About $50,000 damage was caused to the bedrooms.

No one was home at the time of the second fire.

Around the time of the second fire, a neighbour reported hearing a vehicle speeding away from the property.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity or the speeding vehicle, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au Information can be provided anonymously.