VPD investigating suspected arson of ABC Vancouver campaign signs at volunteer's home
Vancouver police confirmed they received a report on October 6 of multiple ABC Vancouver campaign signs damaged by what they describe as a suspected arson fire at a campaign volunteer's residence.
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The Vancouver Police Department is investigating a suspected arson fire that damaged multiple ABC Vancouver campaign signs at a campaign volunteer's home, Daily Hive Vancouver reported on October 7, 2026. VPD confirmed it received a report on October 6 of "campaign signs damaged by what they say is a 'suspected arson fire.'"
The incident happened sometime between the evening of Monday, October 5 and early Tuesday morning, October 6, according to the report. The volunteer, whose name Daily Hive withheld for safety reasons, discovered the damage when he woke up that morning. One large sign showed a burned opening along its lower edge with blackened material surrounding it, exposing the wood underneath. Multiple signs had been stacked against the exterior wall of the property.
The volunteer said the fire could have spread further. "I can go around and fix them or replace them," he told Daily Hive. "But to light them on fire, I just can't imagine that people think this is a good idea."
What police are doing
Officers from the VPD interviewed the volunteer and forensic identification officers processed evidence at the scene. Police seized one of the damaged signs for fingerprinting. VPD is also seeking security footage from the property's surveillance camera and from the surrounding area to assist the investigation. As of the time of the Daily Hive report, police had not identified a suspect or confirmed a motive.
Daily Hive also documented other vandalism of ABC Vancouver signs across Vancouver, including graffiti on signs at other locations.
No statement from ABC Vancouver or the Ken Sim campaign was included in the report. ABC Vancouver is the party of incumbent Mayor Ken Sim, who is seeking re-election on October 17.
What this means for advance voters
Advance voting is open now at locations across Vancouver. If you have information that could help the police investigation, you can contact the Vancouver Police Department directly. To read about all candidates for mayor and to find your voting location, visit /where-to-vote.
Questions this story answers
What happened to the ABC Vancouver campaign signs?
Multiple ABC Vancouver campaign signs at a volunteer's home were damaged by fire. The Vancouver Police Department confirmed on October 6 that it received a report of the damage and is investigating the incident as a suspected arson fire. The incident happened sometime between the evening of Monday, October 5 and early Tuesday morning, October 6, 2026.
Did police confirm this was arson?
The Vancouver Police Department described it as a 'suspected arson fire' in its public statement. The investigation is ongoing. Police have not identified a suspect or confirmed a motive. Officers interviewed the volunteer and forensic identification officers processed the scene.
Was anyone hurt in the fire?
No injuries were reported. The volunteer told Daily Hive that he was concerned the fire could have spread to his garage, which contained flammable materials and family belongings, and to neighbouring homes. The damage was limited to the campaign signs.
What is the VPD doing about the investigation?
The Vancouver Police Department confirmed that officers interviewed the volunteer and that forensic identification officers processed evidence at the scene. Police seized one of the damaged signs for fingerprinting. VPD is also seeking security footage from the property and the surrounding area to assist the investigation.
Has ABC Vancouver or Ken Sim's campaign responded?
Daily Hive reported that no statement from ABC Vancouver or Mayor Ken Sim's campaign was included in its coverage of the incident. The article did not report any response from the campaign. ABC Vancouver is the party of incumbent Mayor Ken Sim, who is seeking re-election on October 17, 2026.
Were there other incidents of campaign sign vandalism reported?
Daily Hive documented additional vandalism of ABC Vancouver signs across Vancouver, including graffiti on some signs, as well as missing signs in various locations. The suspected arson at the volunteer's home is the most serious incident described in the report.
Who is Ken Sim and what party is he running with?
Ken Sim is the incumbent mayor of Vancouver and is running for re-election under ABC Vancouver. He was first elected mayor of Vancouver in the 2022 civic election. His campaign signs and party materials have been a target of vandalism during the 2026 campaign. You can read his candidate profile at /candidates/ken-sim.
Where can I report vandalism or threats related to the election?
The Vancouver Police Department handles reports of criminal activity including suspected arson and threats. For election-specific concerns, you can also contact Elections BC. Advance voting is open at locations across Vancouver through October 13, and voting day is October 17, 2026.
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