Fiery mistake by car arsonists

By Nicola Ceccato

Feb 22, 2024

Torched: The victim’s car was set alight by a group of offenders last week. Photo by Megan Fisher

A group of arsonists got more than they bargained for when they torched a car in a Shepparton street last week.

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On Tuesday, February 13, about 12.15am, a group of people set fire to a Holden Statesman at a property on Westmorland Cres, Shepparton.

In the process, they set fire to the passenger door of their car, a dark-coloured Holden sedan, before fleeing the scene.

They were last seen heading west on Westmorland Cres towards Archer St. CCTV footage showed them driving past a home with their car on fire.

Shepparton police and firefighters were on the scene by 12.25am.

Irreparable: The Holden Statesman was destroyed. Photo by Megan Fisher

Detective Senior Constable Jessica Stievano said police knew at least two people were involved, as a driver and a passenger were in the car.

“We attended at the time, and the fire victim also assisted in putting out the fire of his own vehicle,” she said.

“The victim saw the car on fire but didn’t see the incident happen.”

If anyone has any further information, dashcam or CCTV footage, or witnessed the incident, contact Shepparton Criminal Investigations Unit on 5820 5777 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au