250626 - Merriwa Car Fire Investigation

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250626 - Merriwa Car Fire Investigation
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Joondalup Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance for information as they investigate a car fire in Merriwa that occurred during the early hours of Friday 26 September 2025.

About 3.20am this morning, 26 September 2025 – Police and Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) were called to a car fire on Olympus Loop in Merriwa.

A Ford Territory station wagon was destroyed by the fire, but DFES officers were able to stop the fire spreading.

The fire is believed to have been deliberately lit and police urge anyone or saw any suspicious persons, particularly any riding an electric scooter, or has any information relating to this incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au.

Anyone with any CCTV, mobile phone or dash-cam vision taken of Olympus Loop between 3am and 3.30am, can upload the vision direct to detectives via the link: https://wapf.au.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/260925032518722

Rewards of up to $25,000 are available for information that leads to the identification and conviction of an arsonist.

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