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Car torched

29/11/2012

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a car was torched in Dandenong on Tuesday 27 November.
Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Senior Constable Nick Lamb said someone used a 10-litre jerry can filled with paint thinner to set fire to the vehicle, parked in David Street, about 3.50pm.
He said the car sustained significant damage and urged anyone with information to call Greater Dandenong CIU on 9767 7487 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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