Hattiesburg residents are being asked for help in identifying someone involved in an ongoing arson investigation. The alleged act of arson occurred about 3:45 a.m. Sunday in the 500 block of South 22nd Avenue.
The Hattiesburg Fire Department and the Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office said two homes and a vehicle were burned, and no injuries were reported during the incident.
The Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office is offering a reward up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual.
Anyone with any information can contact Metro Crime Stoppers at 601-582-STOP, the State Fire Marshal’s Office at 601-359-1061, or the Hattiesburg Fire Department 601-582-3311 (option 6).
A video that includes the arson suspect is located at https://www.facebook.com/HattiesburgPoliceDepartment/videos/345690499763347