Two vehicles were burned during an attempt to steal gasoline.

At 4:00 a.m. Friday, El Centro Fire Department responded to a fast food restaurant in the 1400 block of North Imperial Avenue after receiving reports of two vehicles burning. According to El Centro Fire personnel, arson is suspected as they located a 2-gallon gas can under one of the vehicles. Further investigation showed that a hole had been drilled into the gas tank of that vehicle. Additional investigation led to the discovery of a power tool adjacent to the vehicles. The tool was apparently used to drill the hole. Video camera footage of the scene is being reviewed as the investigation continues.