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BMW gutted by fire reported stolen hours after fiery crash

Daryna Zadvirna and Sarah StegerThe West Australian
VideoPolice are investigating a bizarre crash in Scarborough that resulted in a BMW being destroyed by fire

Update 4pm: A luxury BMW that went up in flames in Scarborough early this morning was reported stolen by its owner hours later.

Emergency services were called to the scene of the burning car on Kay Street about 12:45am.

Whoever was driving the BMW sedan at that time side-swiped a parked Honda sedan and hit a tree before coming to a stop on a patch of long grass.

Investigators said the car’s hot engine caused the grass to catch fire — completely destroying the car.

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Police said the driver left the scene and didn’t report the incident to police.

Firefighters tending to the burning car on Kay Street last night.
Camera IconFirefighters tending to the burning car on Kay Street last night. Credit: 7News
A Honda sedan was side-swiped by the BMW before it caught fire.
Camera IconA Honda sedan was side-swiped by the BMW before it caught fire. Credit: 7News

About midday today, however, the owner of the car reported the car missing at Morley Police Station, saying it had been stolen some time between Monday and Wednesday.

Anyone with any information regarding the incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au.

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