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Torched West Vancouver pickup is suspected arson

West Vancouver police are looking for witnesses after an apparent vehicle arson early Wednesday morning. Police and West Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services responded to the 2300-block of Orchard Lane below Highway 1 around 3 a.m.
WV truck arson

West Vancouver police are looking for witnesses after an apparent vehicle arson early Wednesday morning.

Police and West Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services responded to the 2300-block of Orchard Lane below Highway 1 around 3 a.m. to find a truck on fire.

The late-model Ford F350 pickup was fully engulfed in flames. Crews put out the blaze but the vehicle was destroyed. There were no injuries.

Police and fire officials believe the fire was deliberately set but are not releasing details of the investigation. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage collected from homes in the area. There is no clear motive or persons of interest, according to Const. Jeff Palmer, West Vancouver Police Department spokesman.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call the West Vancouver Police Department at 604-925-7300.