After Arson In North End, Boston Police Look For 2 In Connection

NORTH END, MA — Police are asking for the community's help in finding suspected arsonists after a fire broke out near 241 Hanover Street this weekend. Police released images of two people they say could be connected to arson there.

Detectives are looking to identify a man described as white Hispanic with multiple tattoos in his neck and shoulder area and a woman with dark hair, the image of her show her wearing light colored shorts and a dark shirt.

Just after 5 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, someone called to report a fire on Hanover Street. When police got there, witnesses told them they saw a gasoline ignited fire on Board Alley next to 241 Hanover Street. The firefighters were able to extinguish the flames, and officers searched the area for the suspects to no avail.

The Boston Police Department is asking anyone with information to contact Fire Investigations Unit Detectives at (617) 343-3324. Community members wishing to assist the investigation anonymously can call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1(800)494-TIPS or text TIP to CRIME (27463).