Video - Suspect for Identification in Overnight Arson in Vaughan

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Investigators with the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau are seeking a lone suspect following an overnight arson at a car dealership in the City of Vaughan.

On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at approximately 1:40 a.m., officers were patrolling in the area of Chrislea Road and Jevlan Drive, when they observed several vehicles on fire in a car dealership parking lot. Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service attended soon after and extinguished the flames.

A total of five vehicles were severely damaged. There was no damage to the dealership building.

There were no reported injuries.

Through investigation, it was learned a lone suspect, seen carrying a plastic bag with containers, walked up to vehicles in the lot. The suspect then poured what appeared to be accelerant on two vehicles and lit them on fire. The fire soon spread to other vehicles nearby.

The suspect was seen getting into a light-coloured sport utility vehicle which fled north on Jevlan Drive.

The suspect is described as male, wearing a black jacket with the hood up, blue jeans and black shoes.

A video of the incident can be seen here: https://youtu.be/Yomh3_NzhME

Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau by calling 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7441. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS or by visiting www.1800222tips.com.

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