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Published August 23, 2023

(VIDEO) OPP investigating vehicle arson in Orillia

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File photo of an OPP cruiser

Provincial police in Orillia say they are appealing for witnesses regarding a vehicle arson investigation.

On Saturday, August 19, around 11:00 p.m., Orillia OPP and Orillia Fire responded to the vehicle fire on Orion Blvd. 

"Police were able to obtain surveillance footage of a vehicle that approaches the residence, two persons exit, spray a substance on the vehicle and light it on fire," OPP wrote in a news release. "The vehicle then departs the area southbound on Orion Blvd."

Video of the incident below

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has camera footage is asked to call Orillia OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS). 

Video of the incident via Justin Parkes' Facebook page

Banner image - file photo - Barrie 360

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