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Investigators Look Into Vehicle Torchings

By Marcus Gilmer in News on Jun 23, 2009 8:20PM

Strange happenings on the West and Northwest side where it seems a total of 17 vehicles were set on fire in several different spots. According to Chicago Breaking News:

Seven vehicles were found in the 1600 block of North Keeler Avenue, an additional six were found in the 1600 block of North Spaulding Avenue, three others were found in the 1800 block of West Erie Street, and one found in the 3200 block of West Wabansia Avenue, police said.
Investigators aren't saying much by both the Chicago Fire Dept. and the CPD's bomb and arson unit are looking into the incidents.