Montreal police are investigating after a suspicious fire broke out in a car rental agency in the city’s Villeray borough.
The arson targeted a garage of a car rental company late Sunday night.
Police were called around 1:45 a.m. at the CityCar Rentals/Location Coudicar garage located on Crémazie Boulevard East, near Marquette Street.
When police arrived, Montreal firefighters were already on the scene putting out the fire.
According to initial information, one or more suspects smashed a window at the business and started the blaze before fleeing.
No incendiary objects were found at the scene and police say damage to the business is minor.
The investigation has been transferred to the SPVM’s arson squad and no arrests have been made so far.