Car fires in Hampton Park and Noble Park possibly linked

Detectives are investigating after five cars were set alight at three different scenes in Hampton Park and Noble Park this morning.

Emergency services were first called to Nilufa Court in Hampton Park following reports two cars were on fire just after 3am.

A short time later another caller to Triple Zero (000) reported two cars were alight in Oaktree Drive in Hampton Park. The fire also spread to a nearby property.

A third call was received about 3.15am reporting a vehicle had been damaged by fire in Jessie Street Noble Park.

Greater Dandenong Crime Investigation Unit detectives are attending each scene this morning and will investigate the circumstances surrounding the fires and whether the incidents are linked.

Anyone with information or anyone who witnessed the incidents are urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Acting Senior Sergeant Julie-Anne Newman
Media Unit
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