The Manassas Fire Marshal’s Office wants to know who burned a car parked in the city’s Georgetown South neighborhood.
The car was set ablaze about 2 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11. It was parked in the 9200 block of Taney Road.
A police officer on patrol in the area found burning car, a 2006 Lexus LS. The officer used a fire extinguisher to prevent the fire from spreading to other vehicles, said city spokeswoman Patty Prince.
The fire was deliberately set, an investigation found. The total damage to the car is $20,000 and the vehicle is considered to be a total loss.
No injuries were reported.
Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to call Crime Solvers of Manassas City / Manassas Park.