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Two nabbed for attempted arson in Montreal parking lot: police

Two people were arrested while trying to set fire to a truck in the Saint Michel neighbourhood on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. TVA

Two people were arrested while trying to set fire to a truck in the St-Michel neighbourhood early Tuesday.

Around 4 a.m., a 911 call alerted police to a commercial parking lot on Du Cirque Avenue near Jean Rivard Street.

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According to police, a person was seen trying to set fire to the truck, but the attempt failed.

The two suspects were identified in a vehicle. One is 15 years old and the other is a 22-year-old man.

No damage was done to the vehicle or surrounding property. The arson squad has taken over the investigation.

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