Elk Valley RCMP is on the lookout for alleged arsonists after a parked vehicle went up in flames in Sparwood on Sunday morning, August 10.
Police were called to the property in the 200 block of Pine Avenue at 3:15 a.m., where the vehicle was parked inside the carport of the residence.
Fortunately, everyone who was in the residence was found safe and uninjured.
Police said nearby security footage showed what appeared to be two people entering the yard of the property and then fleeing shortly after the fire in the vehicle started.
Police are looking for additional witnesses or anyone with home security cameras in or near the 200 block of Pine Avenue, both facing the street and also along any backyard areas toward the railway tracks, to review their video from approximately 2:00 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. for any activity and to report any suspicious persons or activity found on the video to police.
At this time, RCMP will not be releasing images from the current video for investigative reasons.
RCMP is also investigating a possibly related incident involving threats against a person/property which occurred on or around the same date, involving individuals who live within that residence.
A 47 year old Sparwood woman who is known to Police was arrested and released on conditions of no contact with the related homeowner and no go that location on Pine Avenue.
Police are actively investigating both incidents thoroughly given the current known circumstances, and  do not feel there is any further risk to the public at this time.
Anyone with any information or video found to be related to this incident, is asked to contact the Elk Valley Regional.
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