Tesla vehicle fire in Longueuil is a criminal act, police confirm

Longueil Police on the scene of a fire involving a Tesla vehicle. March 31, 2025. Courtesy: Longueuil Police

By News Staff

Posted March 31, 2025 10:08 am.

Last Updated April 2, 2025 8:36 am.

Longueuil Police (SPAL) confirmed that the fire that set a Tesla vehicle in flames Monday morning in Longueuil was a criminal act.

In a statement, the SPAL stated that the vehicle was the victim of vandalism and authorities are continuing their search for the suspect.

As of Wednesday morning, no suspects have been arrested.

No one was injured but the car was a total loss due to the fire.

At around 2:30 a.m. Monday, the SPAL was called to assist the Longueuil Fire department (SSIAL) on Saint-Charles Street west.

Tesla has been the target of criminal acts and protests around the world since owner Elon Musk’s affiliation with the Trump administration.

Anyone with information about this case or any criminal activity on SPAL territory, contact the Info-Azimut line anonymously at 450-646-8500 or online. If there is a crime in progress, police remind citizens to call 911 immediately.

-With files from La Presse Canadienne

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