On Nov. 2, 2021, Whitecourt RCMP attended a suspicious vehicle fire in the area of Henke Place in Whitecourt.

At 3:20 a.m., Whitecourt RCMP and Whitecourt Fire Department arrived on scene to discover a Black 2011 Chevy Silverado pick up fully engulfed in flames. A 2015 Nissan Micra parked nearby was also damaged in the fire. The flames were so intense that the siding on the mobile home on the property had melted. This fire has been ruled an arson.

The Whitecourt RCMP continue to investigate this matter.

Whitecourt RCMP are asking the public's assistance for any information in relation to this incident or identifying those responsible. Please contact Whitecourt RCMP at 780-779-5900 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.