Two vehicles set on fire in Cambridge, three GTA suspects arrested

A Waterloo Regional Police vehicle is seen in Waterloo, Ont., June 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nick Iwanyshyn

By Mark Douglas

Posted Jan 20, 2025 05:30:13 AM.

Last Updated Jan 20, 2025 05:30:17 AM.

A fire outside a home in the southwest corner of Cambridge has left two vehicles damaged, and three suspects in custody.

Waterloo Regional Police say it happened around 12:45 a.m. Sunday, around Beauchamp Drive and Salisbury Avenue.

Police said three suspects damaged two vehicles at a residence, including setting those vehicles on fire.

Police call it a targeted incident.

Officers found and arrested three men, all in their mid-20’s, all from the Greater Toronto Area.

They’re all facing arson and mischief charges.

Police make no mention of anyone hurt.

Investigators are still looking into what happened, and witnesses are asked to call police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or by clicking here.

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