Newer model pickup truck charred in suspicious fire

A vehicle fire in Vernon this week is being treated as suspicious by police.

Officers responded with Vernon Fire Rescue to a fire on Monday (Aug. 3) around 11 p.m. in the 4400 block of 20th Street, finding a newer model pick-up truck fully engulfed in fire.

“At this time, investigators are treating the fire as suspicious. The investigation is on-going; however, no suspects have been identified,” said Cpl. Tania Finn, media relations officer for Vernon North Okanagan RCMP.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Constable Ben Freeling at the RCMP non-emergency line of 250-545-7171, or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or leaving a tip online at www.nokscrimestoppers.com.