Man arrested after alleged vehicle thefts and fire in East Vancouver

Vancouver Police say a 41-year-old man is in custody following a series of incidents in East Vancouver on Wednesday afternoon that involved a stolen motorcycle, a damaged work truck, and a small vehicle fire.

According to investigators, the sequence began shortly before 1:50 p.m. on February 12, when a motorcycle was reported stolen near Main Street and Industrial Avenue. About an hour later, the motorcycle was found abandoned near Mountain View Cemetery, in the area of Fraser Street and East 41st Avenue.

Police allege the suspect then entered a work truck parked inside the cemetery grounds, drove it into a tree, and set a fire inside the vehicle’s cab. The man fled on foot before officers arrived.

Officers responding to the area later spotted a person matching the suspect’s description near Main Street and East 41st Avenue. After a brief foot pursuit, the man ran into traffic and was struck by a passing vehicle. He was taken to hospital for treatment. Police say his injuries are not believed to be serious.

The investigation remains ongoing. Vancouver Police have not yet released details about potential charges. Incidents involving vehicle theft and property damage have been a recurring concern in parts of East Vancouver, prompting ongoing enforcement and prevention efforts.