Damage can be seen on the exterior of St James Union Church, one of the churches set a light on Saturday morning. Photo: RNZ/ Rachel Helyer Donaldson
Police are asking the public for information about a green Ford Festiva they say was seen leaving one of the church fires in Masterton.
The investigation comes after arsons at multiple churches in Masterton on Saturday morning.
Police said they were working to figure out the movements of the vehicle during the arsons, and the days prior.
They said they found the vehicle abandoned on Mikimiki Rd in Masterton on Sunday.
The occupants of the vehicle have not been found.
Police asked anyone with information, including sightings of the car, to contact them via 105 online or the 105 phone reporting line, file number 250222/1673.
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