Ansonia police are investigating after a car burst into flames in the area of Linnett Park on Monday evening and said it was suspicious.
Police responded to Linnett Park, on Crowley Street, just after 6 p.m. on Monday to investigate a car fire and found a 2012 Nissan Altima that had been stolen from Fifth Street. It was fully engulfed in flames.
Witnesses said they saw someone drive the car erratically into parking lot, then heard a loud bang and saw the vehicle on fire.
People, who they have not yet identified, were seen running from the vehicle, police said.
Police and the fire marshal said the fire was suspicious. The car is a total loss.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Detective Division at (203) 736-2040.
