A Montreal Police Service (SPVM) automobile was set on hearth downtown on Saturday night time.
The incident was reported to police round 12:30 a.m. The SPVM sport utility automobile was parked on Saint-Urbain Avenue, close to De Maisonneuve Boulevard West, near police headquarters, within the Ville-Marie borough.
“Incendiary materials was discovered on the scene, which suggests arson,” mentioned SPVM spokesperson Johany Charland.
Based on preliminary reviews, a number of suspects have been seen setting hearth to the automobile and fleeing earlier than the police arrived.
The Montreal Hearth Division shortly introduced the hearth below management.
The harm to the automobile is kind of intensive. The SUV was towed for inspection and evaluation.
The investigation has been transferred to the SPVM’s Arson Part.
There have nonetheless been no arrests.
–This report by La Presse Canadienne was translated by CityNews
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