Peel Police are investigating a deliberately set fire that destroyed a tow truck in the driveway of a home near Ascot Avenue, Balmoral Drive, and Dixie Road at approximately 3 a.m. Tuesday, according to The Globe and Mail. Police say at least 20 tow truck arsons have been reported in Peel Region since the start of 2026 and that no suspects have been named in this incident.
Operator takeaway
Operators outside Canada should read this as a case study in what unchecked turf disputes can become. Project Outsource, the provincial joint operation, previously seized $4.2 million in assets and produced 17 arrests on extortion charges in the GTA towing industry. Tighten yard cameras, motion-detection lighting, and overnight watch on every truck you park outside.