Reward increased for arrest of suspect in Prescott Valley school, apartment fires
PRESCOTT, Ariz. - A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a suspect accused of setting fires in Prescott Valley.
Two fires, one that occurred on April 1 at the Legado Luxury apartment complex and the other at Bradshaw Mountain High School, caused over $60,000,000 in damage and caused the school district to cancel classes.
The suspect has not been identified, but photos of the person were released to the public.
Prescott Valley Police also issued a video with more information on the incident.
Photos show a man wearing all black clothes, gloves, boots and a facemask with an attachment that police said might have been a camera to record the crimes.
Prescott Valley Police formed a joint task force to investigate those two incidents, along with a separate break-in at Bradshaw Mountain High School. Police said the break-in occurred between March 29-31 and caused an additional $60,000 in damages.
Photos from the fire at the apartment complex showed flames exceeding 150 feet into the air and a massive cloud of smoke consuming the area.
Investigators also believe the suspect is responsible for a string of graffiti incidents that happened at three businesses on March 10: Harkins Movie Theater, In the Game and Buffalo Wild Wings.
"The suspect appears to be the same individual suspected in the recent arsons at the Legado Apartments and the Bradshaw Mountain High School," police said.
Those with information were asked to call 1-888-283-8477 or Crime Stoppers at 928-772-5666.