After their initial attempt failed, police say the suspects returned to the scene three hours later and set the vehicle on fire.
Published Jan 09, 2026
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Montreal police have launched an investigation after a car in Beaconsfield was targeted by arson early Friday.
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Police said arsonists made their first and unsuccessful attempt to torch the vehicle, parked in a driveway of a residence on Westcroft Rd. near Elm Ave., at about 12:30 a.m. Officers arriving at the scene found the vehicle’s window broken and flammables near the scene, but no fire.
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However, a little over three hours later at 3:45 a.m., arsonists returned to the scene and succeeded in setting the vehicle ablaze.
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A surveillance camera captured the image of at least one suspect fleeing the scene of the second arson attempt, police said.
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The flames were extinguished by Montreal firefighters and caused no damage to the nearby residence. There were no injuries reported and the car was towed away for further analysis.
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