Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: A vehicle reported stolen from Windsor was destroyed by fire on the Third Concession bridge in Wheatley early Thursday.
Emergency crews responded at approximately 3:25 a.m. to a report of a vehicle fire. Officers found firefighters extinguishing a fire involving a black Hyundai Elantra, which sustained extensive damage and was deemed a total loss.
Police determined the vehicle had previously been reported stolen from Windsor. A licence plate reported stolen in a separate Windsor occurrence was also located on the vehicle.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Chatham-Kent police at 519-436-6600 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
