By Brendan Rees
Police are investigating a suspicious car fire in Cranbourne after it was believed to have been set alight early on Friday morning, 12 June.
Fire crews from Cranbourne were called to Cleopatra Drive just after 4am following reports of a burning vehicle.
Cranbourne CFA senior station officer Ugur Ali said the car was well alight by the time firefighters arrived.
Mr Ali said it was believed the car had been stolen and dumped off the side of the road near powerlines – with “some sort of accelerant used”.
The blaze was brought under control within 10 minutes – with firefighters remaining on scene until 4.20am.
“It was pretty well involved when we got there,” Mr Ali said, adding none of the occupants had been present with the vehicle.
A Victoria Police spokesperson confirmed the fire was being treated as suspicious.
“Casey CIU are investigating the circumstances surrounding a car fire after emergency services responded to reports of the burning vehicle on Cleopatra Drive,” the spokesperson said.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
