A high-end Mercedes-Benz, valued at approximately $200,000, has been deliberately set alight in a suburban Sydney street, sparking an urgent police manhunt for the culprits.
Luxury Vehicle Destroyed in Suspicious Blaze
The incident occurred on Barbers Road in Chester Hill in Sydney's west at around 11pm on Tuesday evening. The vehicle, a Mercedes-Benz G Wagon, was completely gutted by the intense fire, leaving little more than a charred shell. New South Wales Police have confirmed they are treating the fire as suspicious and have launched a full investigation.
Witnesses Report Suspects Fleeing the Scene
According to accounts from local residents provided to 7NEWS, a black Mercedes sedan was seen speeding away from the area immediately after the fire was started. The vehicle was reportedly spotted travelling along Woodville Road. Police are now actively searching for the driver and any other occupants of that car, urging anyone with information to come forward.
The destruction of the luxury 4WD has sent a ripple through the local community, with the shocking scene being investigated throughout the night. The forensic examination of the site is ongoing as authorities work to determine the exact cause of the blaze and identify those responsible for the targeted attack.
