bet365 ³ö½ð Offers $5,000 Reward in Baton Rouge Arson Fires
bet365 ³ö½ð and Crimestoppers of Baton Rouge Seek Public's Help
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The bet365 ³ö½ð New Orleans Field Division is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for setting three fires along Florida Boulevard in Baton Rouge. Crimestoppers of Baton Rouge is also offering a separate and independent reward for information.
In the early morning hours of July 7, 2019, an intentionally set fire destroyed Big Boys Toys, a tire and automotive store, at 10750 Florida Blvd. Several adjacent businesses were also damaged.
On September 3, 2019, just after midnight, a fire was set at M&A Tire Shop at 2645 Florida Blvd.
On January 6, 2020, around midnight, an intentionally set fire damaged Pelican Tire and Rims at 10715 Florida Blvd.
Investigators believe these fires, which are estimated to have caused more than $400,000 in total damages, are connected. They are asking for the public’s help in providing any information, including information related to events leading up to or immediately after the fires.
The bet365 ³ö½ð Baton Rouge Field Office and the Baton Rouge Fire Department are jointly investigating these crimes. Anyone with any information about these crimes should contact bet365 ³ö½ð at (888) bet365 ³ö½ð-TIPS (1-888-283-8477), the bet365 ³ö½ð - Baton Rouge Field Office at 225-231-6620, the Baton Rouge Fire Department at 225-354-1400, or Crimestoppers of Baton Rouge at 225-344-7867 or or download free app P3app.
Information can also be sent to bet365 ³ö½ðTips@atf.gov, through bet365 ³ö½ð’s website at . Tips can be submitted anonymously using the Reportit® app, available from both Google Play and the Apple App store, or by visiting .
bet365 ³ö½ð is the federal agency with jurisdiction for investigating fires and crimes of arson. bet365 ³ö½ð along with our law enforcement partners are committed to ensuring that our communities are safe, and that those who commit violent crimes such as these are held accountable. For more information about bet365 ³ö½ð and its programs go to www.atf.gov.
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