Two Cars Set on Fire in Worcester

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

GoLocalWorcester News Team

Two cars were set on fire early Sunday morning on Country Club Blvd in Worcester

The owners of the damaged cars were present but could not provide information as to why the cars would be targets for destruction.

The WPD Arson Investigation Unit is working jointly with members of the Worcester Fire Department in an attempt to identify the suspect.

The Incident

On Sunday, September 11, 2016 at approximately 1:10 AM, Worcester Police responded to a Country Club Blvd address for a report of two cars that were on fire. Upon the officers arrival they observed a 2002 Toyota Sequoia and a 2001 Hyundai Accent on fire. Members of the Worcester Fire Department arrived and extinguished the flames.

Officers interviewed witnesses that were present. Officers were told that a person (unknown male or female) was seen exiting a car that was parked on top of the hill on Country Club Blvd. The person walked over to the Toyota and was seen pouring an accelerant on it. Shortly after that the vehicle was on fire. The fire spread to the Hyundai. Police believe that the Toyota was the intended target. After the fire was started the suspect ran back towards the car on the hill and drove off.

Police Asking for Help

Investigation is ongoing.

Police are asking anyone who has information about this incident to can send an anonymous text to 274637 TIPWPD + your message or send an anonymous web based message at worcesterma.gov/police.

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