Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding multiple car fires at businesses in Laverton and Mentone early this morning.
Emergency services were first called to the intersection of Nepean Highway and Swanston Street in Mentone following reports a car fire had spread to a business about 3.20am.
Authorities were then called to Triholm Avenue in Laverton after reports multiple vehicles has been set alight.
Police have been told in the second incident a person believed to have been involved was seen fleeing the scene partially on fire.
Several people were seen smashing the windows of the cars before they were set alight.
The offenders left the scene in what has been described as a white vehicle.
At this early stage the fires, which are believed linked, are being treated as suspicious.
Wyndham Crime Investigation Unit are investigating and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
Anyone with information or witnesses are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
