Peel Regional Police say a group of suspects is believed to have deliberately set several tow trucks on fire during an early‑morning blaze at a Brampton auto yard on Monday.
Emergency crews were called to the area of Rutherford Road and Glidden Road at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Jan. 5 after reports of multiple vehicles burning inside a commercial lot. When officers arrived, they learned several individuals had been seen setting tow trucks on fire before fleeing in an unknown direction.
As many as 16 tow trucks were damaged or destroyed in the blaze. The full extent of the loss remains under assessment.
“There were no injuries reported as a result of this incident. Police are investigating this incident as a suspected case of arson,” a police spokesperson said. “Preliminary evidence suggests the involvement of four to five individuals.”
No injuries were reported.
Police added that there are currently no suspect descriptions. The investigation is ongoing.