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Truck believed torched

19/03/2015

A TRUCK worth an estimated $80,000 has been torched in Cranbourne East in what’s believed to be a dispute over unpaid debts.
The truck was parked in the rear yard of a Collison Road property when it was set alight around 9.40pm on Sunday night.
It’s understood the fire was started in the truck’s cabin and police are investigating whether the owner of the truck had outstanding debts.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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