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Crime of the Week: Help identify suspect in weekend arson

Crime of the Week:  Help identify suspect in weekend arson

Can you help identifying this man who set fire to Carter's Fish Market early Sunday? Photo: Saga Communications, Sangamon County


Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – This week, Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Fire Department in reference to an arson that occurred on December 2 around 1:00 am at Carter’s Fish Market, 1900 E. South Grand in Springfield.

Video shows a black male with a gray beard, dark coat and dark colored stocking cap pouring liquid from a blue jug around the cook shed.  The suspect ignited the liquid setting the cook shed on fire, causing over $25,000 in damage.

Images of the individual can be found above. If you have any information regarding this incident, or can identify the individual, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on our website, or use the P3 app. If your tip results in an arrest, you could receive a cash reward up to $2,500.

Remember: Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

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