Footage of a person moving with a distinct walk, captured near the scene of a suspicious fire at South Grafton last month that destroyed a home has been released and police are appealing for anyone to come forward who knows the man.

Fire and Rescue NSW along with NSW Rural Fire Service units and police responded to the fire at a home on Bligh Street, South Grafton, about 11.40pm on Wednesday, January 10, following reports a house was on fire.

When they arrived, the brigades found the home was fully engulfed by fire, it was eventually brought under control, and fortunately there was no one inside, but the home was destroyed.

A crime scene was established by Coffs Clarence Police District officers and as part of investigations into the incident, police have obtained CCTV footage of a man seen in the area at the time of the fire.

The man in the footage is wearing dark clothing and moving with a distinct walk.

If anyone can recognise this person, or anyone who might have CCTV or dashcam footage from the area near Bligh Street around the time of the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

The CCTV Footage is available on the Coffs Clarence Police District Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CoffsClarencePD