Police investigate after another tow truck set on fire in Brampton
Police in Brampton, Ontario are investigating a recent arson incident involving a tow truck, marking the fourth such case in a series of targeted attacks. The Ontario Fire Marshall is involved in the investigation, which follows a pattern of at least 20 tow truck arsons in the Peel region this year. Authorities believe the fires were intentional but have not yet identified any suspects or connections between the incidents.
- ▪A tow truck was set on fire in Brampton early Tuesday, the fourth incident in a series of arsons targeting the towing industry.
- ▪Peel Regional Police reported that three tow trucks were also set ablaze within 30 minutes of each other on April 21.
- ▪There have been at least 20 tow truck arsons in Peel since the beginning of the year, prompting a joint operation called Project Outsource to combat organized crime in the towing sector.
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ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountPolice in Brampton, Ont. are investigating after a tow truck was set on fire early Tuesday, the fourth incident in a recent string of arsons targeting the industry.Peel Regional Police said they arrived at the scene at Ascot Avenue near Balmoral Drive and Dixie Road at roughly 3 a.m. The Ontario Fire Marshall is investigating. In addition, three tow trucks were set on fire in the Peel region within 30 minutes of each other around 1 a.m. on April 21. Police believe all of the fires were intentional. No one was injured in the incidents and the investigations are continuing.
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