Police Investigating After Vehicle Arson in Ajax

Police are investigating after a vehicle was set on fire in Ajax.

On Friday, October 2, 2026, at approximately 12:50 a.m., members of West Division responded to an unknown trouble call in North Ajax. Police were contacted after a tow truck was set on fire. Fire services attended the property and extinguished the fire.

No injuries have been reported to police.

Further investigation confirmed the fire was the result of arson.

This investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the West Crime Team at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1960.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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