Barrie Police are investigating after a stolen vehicle was found torched in a school parking lot in the city's south end.
Police say Barrie Fire alerted officers to the suspicious vehicle fire on Esther Drive Thursday morning.
When officers arrived around 6:45 a.m., firefighters had already put out the blaze, which had destroyed the car. A melted gas canister was found inside.
A nearby resident told police they heard a loud boom around 4:20 a.m. and later saw flames and smoke coming from the parking lot.
Investigators determined the vehicle was a black, four-door 2015 BMW that had been stolen earlier from a driveway in Brampton.
Police say the owner confirmed the car was taken without permission and that they still had the only set of keys.
Anyone with information, including video of the vehicle or the person responsible for setting the fire, is asked to contact Barrie Police or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
