CASE # 1280

CRIME: ARSON

"TURN IN A TORCH"


UNKNOWN SUSPECT(S)

RELEASE DATE: APRIL 9, 2008

PENNSYLVANIA CRIME STOPPERS IS OFFERING A CASH REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST OF A YET UNKNOWN ARSON SUSPECT(S).

The Pennsylvania State Police, Troop M, Dublin, Fire Marshal is investigating an Arson fire that occurred in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

On Sunday, March 30, 2008, at 2:55 a.m., a fire was reported after an explosion was heard at the Mountainview Plaza, 2500 Mountain View Road, Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Arriving fire companies found the building fully involved in fire.

The complex consists of two separate buildings, and housed five retail businesses; NAPA Auto Parts, Ink Addictions Tattoo, Upper Bucks Chiropractic Office, the Sportsman's Table and E Clips Salon. The entire complex was destroyed by the fire.

An investigation was conducted by the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Bucks County Fire Marshal. A criminal investigation is being conducted. The investigation has revealed an accelerant was spread through one of the retail businesses and ignited by an unknown suspect(s).

Two vehicles were observed in the area about the time of the fire. A black pick-up truck with a light strip running between the tail gate and rear bumper. The light strip appeared to be partially burned out on the driver's side. Also, a tan colored sedan was observed driving from the area of the complex and leaving the scene traveling South on SR 412.

The loss is estimated at over $2 Million dollars.




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All information is accurate as of Release Date.