Suspect arrested, another sought, after vehicles at MPs Scarborough home set on fire
Toronto police have arrested one suspect and are searching for another following an arson attack on the home of MP Salma Zahid. While vehicles were destroyed, no injuries were reported, and the motive remains under investigation.
Why it matters
Violence against elected officials raises concerns regarding political intimidation and the safety of public servants.
Toronto police have arrested one suspect and are seeking another after several vehicles were set ablaze at a Member of Parliament’s (MP) Scarborough home last week.
Emergency crews were called to the home of Salma Zahid, the MP for Scarborough Centre-Don Valley East, in the Bellamy Road North and Lawrence Avenue East area just before 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 27.
Security video showed a suspect dressed in black pouring an accelerant on the hoods of five cars parked in the driveway, lighting some of them on fire.
Three vehicles were damaged, police said.
On Sunday, August 30, 2026, officers arrested 24-year-old Roshvin Crofton and charged him with arson causing damage to property, mischief over $5,000, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence and possession of incendiary material.
He also faces a charge of failing to comply with a probation order.
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