Surrey police investigating targeted arson of 3 commercial trucks

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By Ryan Bowles

Posted January 21, 2025 3:30 pm.

Last Updated January 21, 2025 5:13 pm.

The Surrey Police Service (SPS) is looking into what it believes is a targeted arson attack that took place early Tuesday morning.

Just after 4:30 a.m., officers responded to a report of three big trucks in flames outside a business on 78 Avenue.

Surrey firefighters were working to extinguish the fires when police arrived. Police said three different five-ton box trucks belonging to a local business had been set ablaze. There was no damage to other buildings or vehicles nearby.

Close up of three commercial trucks destroyed by fire
Close up of three commercial trucks destroyed by fire
Three commercial trucks destroyed by fire
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In a statement, the SPS said the motive for the arson is unknown, but evidence indicates it being a targeted attack.

Officers said they believe two suspects left the area wearing all black in a dark-coloured sedan.

The SPS is asking anyone with information on this incident to contact police at 604-599-0502 and quote file 2025-5896.

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