Windsor police searching for suspects after someone set fire to sports car
They were called to the scene around 2 a.m., according to a post on the Windsor Police Service's X.com feed on Tuesday.
They arrived to discover the silver sports car fully engulfed in flames.
Windsor Fire and Rescue Services quickly extinguished the blaze.
No physical injuries were reported; however, the vehicle was destroyed.
The Windsor Police Service arson unit is searching for suspects, saying the fire was deliberately set.
Investigators are urging residents in the area of the incident to review surveillance or dashcam footage from between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. for suspicious activity or individuals.
They are asking anyone with information to contact the Windsor police arson unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4330. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at http://catchcrooks.com.
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