An arson investigation is underway in Newtown.  Police are looking for the public's help in identifying a person of interest in connection with a fire at the Newtown Community Center last night. 

Newtown Hook & Ladder responded shortly before 6:30pm to a report of an odor of burning in the building.  Smoke was seen coming from a bathroom on the exterior of the building.  A trash can, with its contents burning, was located.  The fire was extinguished and the building ventilated. 

(Photo: Newtown Hook & Ladder)

Firefighters were on scene for little more than an hour. 

The person of interest is described as a clean shaven white male, 20 to 30 years old.  Anyone with any information is asked to contact Det. Monckton at (203) 270-4239.