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Evidence indicates car fire started purposely: Powell River RCMP

Vehicle sustained significant engine compartment damage
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Powell River RCMP detachment.

At approximately 4:34 am on January 23, Powell River RCMP responded to a car fire in the parking lot of a business in the 4400 block of Joyce Avenue.

Police attended and located a black Infiniti G35, which had sustained significant fire damage to the engine compartment. Evidence collected on scene indicated that the vehicle fire had been started on purpose.

Anyone with information about this or any other crime is asked to contact Powell River RCMP at 604.485.6255, or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.8477 or bccrimestoppers.com.

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