A car that had been reported stolen early Wednesday, Feb. 7, was found burned at a vacant home later that same day, Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services said.

The 2007 Ford Fusion was discovered burning by a passerby, who called 911, according to a department release. The vehicle was “completely destroyed by the intense heat and flames,” the release said.

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The car was stolen from the victim’s Suwanee home some time between 3 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Feb. 7 and found on Mt. Moriah Road in Auburn after 3 p.m. Suspects may face charges of motor vehicle theft and second-degree arson, said Capt. Tommy Rutledge, a spokesman for Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact Gwinnett Fire Investigations at 678-518-4890 or the Georgia Arson Control Hotline at 1-800-282-5804. Those who provide Georgia Arson Control with tips leading to an arrest and conviction may be rewarded with up to $10,000.

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