Arson investigation after SUV set on fire in Saint-Leonard
Posted May 27, 2024 9:05 am.
Last Updated May 27, 2024 10:17 am.
Montreal police (SPVM) are investigating an arson attack that left a vehicle damaged overnight in Montreal’s Saint-Leonard borough.
Officers received a 911 call around 2 a.m. to a burning vehicle parked on Valcourt street, near de Cap-Chat street.
When the police arrived to the scene, firefighters from the Montreal Fire Department (SIM) had already brought the flames under control.
According to the SPVM, at least one suspect was seen at the start of the fire before fleeing.
The file has been transferred to the Montreal police arson squad.
There were no reported injuries — and while the SUV suffered some damage, it was not declared a total loss.
The vehicle was towed for an assessment, and a security perimeter has been set up to allow investigators to analyze the scene.
No arrests have been made, an investigation is ongoing.
