Vancouver – The Vancouver Police Department has one man in custody after an arson closed a Downtown Eastside grocery store.
At approximately 5:30 p.m., a man walked into Nesters at 333 Abbott Street and lit a fire. Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services attended and put out the flames. Fortunately, no one was injured. The fire, smoke, and water caused extensive damage to the store.
One man is in VPD custody, and investigators are recommending charges of arson to Crown Counsel. The man’s name is not being released pending charge approval.
