Crime & Safety

Arson Ruled in Upper Roxborough Car Fire

December incident torched Ridge Avenue vehicle.

An Upper Roxborough car was set on fire earlier this month, Philadelphia Police said.

Overnight Dec. 5 a resident report a car fire on the 9000 block of Ridge Avenue, according to police records.

A woman told police that someone wrote "F--- you" on the hood of her green 2001 Ford Escape.

Additionally, the car's interior was set on fire.

Engine 66 from the Philadelphia Fire Department and a fire marshal responded. They ruled the incident an arson.

The damage was estimated at $5,000. No suspects were listed.

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