Crime & Safety
Man Sought In Abington Walmart Arson Investigation
State Fire Safety said a $5,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in the May 4 fire.
ABINGTON, MA — The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services is looking for the public's help in identifying a man wanted for questioning in the May 4 Abington Walmart fire. A $5,000 reward has been offered through the state's Arson Watch program.
The state DFS released photos of the man wanted for question Thursday afternoon.
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Investigators would like to speak to this man about the 5/4 fire at the Abington Walmart. Anyone with info on this fire, call the Arson Hotline 1-800-682-9229 or @AbingtonPDMass at 781-878-3232 x5326. Arson Watch Reward Program offers UPTO $5K for info. @AbingtonFDPIO pic.twitter.com/J05Uh248lK
— MA DFS (@MassDFS) May 13, 2020
Anyone with information is asked to call the Arson Hotline at 1-800-682-9229 or Abington Police Department at 781-878-3232 Ext 5326.
The Abington Walmart was reopened on Sunday after being temporarily shut down for the second time due to cleaning for coronavirus cases. Walmart locations in Avon, Abington and Quincy were recently shut down following positive coronavirus tests, but have all since reopened.
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