Suspect caught on security camera setting vehicle on fire in Vaughan

York police are searching for a suspect who set an SUV on fire in a Vaughan driveway before firing several shots at the vehicle.

Police in York Region have released video showing the moment a suspect set an SUV parked in the driveway of a home in Vaughan on fire on Wednesday.

The incident occurred at a residence in the area of Forest Heights Boulevard and Highway 27 shortly before 7 p.m.

Police said a resident notified them about the fire after watching their home security cameras.

In the video, a man wearing dark clothing takes a jerrycan out of a red bag and douses the SUV with what appears to be an accelerant. Seconds later, the suspect set the vehicle on fire, causing a small explosion.

The suspect then walks away as the SUV is engulfed in flames. The suspect vehicle, which police identified as a 2022 Honda Civic, is also seen on camera.

While it was not seen in the video, police said the suspect fired several rounds in the direction of the SUV when he returned to his Civic before driving away.

The suspect is described as standing five-foot-10 and was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black jogging pants, black running shoes with white soles and grey gloves.

Suspect vehicle involved in Peel Region shooting

Meanwhile, the Civic is believed to be light blue in colour and had an Ontario licence plate DFEA247.

Police said the same vehicle is believed to be involved in a shooting in Peel Region later that night. They added the Civic was reported stolen in Toronto that day.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident to call them at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7441 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).