An arson investigation has been launched in Wallaceburg after a Molotov cocktail was tossed into a parked vehicle on Tuesday.
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials say at approximately 9 p.m. officers responded to a complaint on King Street in Wallaceburg.
Police allege the owners security camera recorded an unknown male smashing the window of their vehicle and tossing a Molotov cocktail inside.
The vehicle was destroyed, with approximately $8,000 in damage caused, police say. (Update – Police said on Thursday that there was actually $1,500 in damage caused, but the vehicle was completely destroyed by fire.)
The investigation is currently being conducted by Const. Wayne Plaquet.
Anyone with information with regards to this incident is requested to contact him at waynepl@chatham-kent.ca or at 519-436-6600 extension #87040.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
