Police seek vehicle sightings after Masterton church arsons

Tuesday 25 February 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 25 Feb 2025, 6:01pm

Police are investigating suspicious fires that caused moderate to significant damage at several Masterton churches on Saturday morning. Investigators are appealing for sightings of a green Ford Festiva seen leaving one of the scenes. Authorities say they are currently following strong lines of enquiry regarding the incidents.

How they headlined it

5:27pm

1. StuffTue 25 Feb 2025, 5:27pm

   Appeal for vehicle sightings in wake of arsons (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 25 Feb 2025, 5:35pm

   Masterton church arsons: Sightings of vehicle seen leaving fires sought (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 25 Feb 2025, 5:43pm

   Masterton church fires: Police seek sightings of green Ford Festiva (opens in new tab)

4. RNZTue 25 Feb 2025, 6:01pm

   Police looking for sightings of car in Masterton church fires investigation (opens in new tab)