The owner of a Nissan Patrol parked in Spalding Park before going on an early morning run, shortly before 4am on Sunday morning. While on his run he received a call from Police informing him his car had been set on fire.

The 4WD had been broken into and torched, the car contained nothing of value.

The owner who wishes to remain anonymous said he couldn’t understand why someone took the next step in setting fire to the vehicle rather than just breaking in.

Geraldton Police said they are investigating incident, anyone with information is asked to call the station on 9923 4555.

Click video below to see vehicle on fire.