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Montreal police investigating alleged arson in TMR

A car dealership in TMR was the victim of an alleged arson attack early Tuesday morning, Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Yannick Gadbois / Global News

Montreal police say a car dealership in the Town of Mount Royal has become the target of an alleged arson attack for the second time in less than a month.

The incident took place around 1:15 a.m. Tuesday on Côte de Liesse Road near Lucerne Road.

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“The fire that started on the roof was quickly controlled by the fire department,” Jean-Pierre Brabant, Montreal police spokesperson, said.

Brabant said an incendiary device was found and the owner of the store will meet with investigators.

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Investigators will be on site to conduct an analysis.

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On Aug. 13, a window of the business was broken and several incendiary objects were found inside the building.

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