WRPS investigate after several cars set on fire

Debris after a vehicle fire in Kitchener on Saturday. (Josh Piercey/570 NewsRadio)

Posted Sep 7, 2025 07:49:09 AM.

Last Updated Sep 9, 2025 09:31:50 AM.

Waterloo regional police are investigating after several vehicles were set on fire outside a local business in Kitchener.

On Saturday morning, around 3:50 a.m., investigators say emergency services responded to a business in the area of Weber Street West and Louisa Street.

They say an unknown suspect “intentionally” set several vehicles on fire using an accelerant.

Firefighters managed to put out the fire, and there were no reports of injuries.

Police believe the damages are estimated to be in the tens of thousands of dollars.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the General Investigations Unit at 519-570-9777, extension 4496. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers.

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