In an investigation, the minor suspect was linked to a car fire in Maastricht in October 2024. He confessed and is charged with arson, which can lead to a maximum of 12 years in prison and a hefty fine.
Prevention
The police continue to investigate car fires. While we cannot provide guarantees, this arrest shows that we are actively working to prevent vehicle fires.
Evidence
In car fire investigations, we look for suspicious indications, camera footage, and tips from witnesses. This helps us solve the cases.
Causes
Eight to ten fires may be related to conflicts between families. There are also cases of parking nuisance and technical defects. In two cases, stolen cars were set on fire.
Witnesses and Camera Footage
Investigating car fires is difficult. We ask for the help of Maastricht residents to report witnesses and camera footage. Call the police at 0900-8844 or report anonymously at 0800-7000 if you have information.