Massachusetts

After Fire Set Inside Revere Target Store, Authorities Seek Person Seen Nearby

Both fires were put out without anyone getting hurt, and investigators found video of a person wearing a Lakers shirt who was in the area when the fires were set

Authorities are seeking a person who may know something about a pair of fires in and around a Target store in Revere, Massachusetts, Tuesday night, offering up to $5,000 to anyone who provides information leading to an arrest.

A fire was lit in a trash can in a restroom in the lobby of the Target on Furlong Street. After firefighters were called at about 8:24 p.m., another fire was found in mulch along the side of the building, the State Fire Marshal's Office said Thursday.

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Both fires were put out without anyone getting hurt, and investigators found video of a person wearing a Lakers shirt who was in the area when the fires were set.

“We believe this individual may have information that could help investigators,” Revere Fire Chief Christopher Bright said in a statement.

Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-682-9229. The up-to-$5,000 award is for anyone who gives information that helps authorities stop, detect or solve an instance of arson.

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