PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. — A federal agency and local agencies are offering two separate rewards that total $45,000 for information and the capture of the suspect or suspects involved in recent Prescott Valley fires and school vandalism.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive, Prescott Valley Police Department and Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority announced a $10,000 reward on Sunday for information on the suspect(s) in a fire at the Legado Luxury apartment complex that caused about $60 million in damages and a fire at Bradshaw Mountain High School that caused at least $60,000 in damages, according to a news release.
VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL: Ofrecen recompensa en total de $45,000 por información sobre 2 recientes incendios en Prescott Valley
On Monday, the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office and Yavapai Silent Witness announced a separate $35,000 reward for information that leads to the capture of the suspect(s), who is described as "wearing a black hoodie and a go-pro on his head," according to a post on the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office Facebook page. On Thursday, Silent Witness increased their reward to $40,000.
The fire at the Legado Luxury Apartments on Main Street started around 1:15 a.m. on April 1 and quickly consumed one of the buildings currently under construction, fire officials said.
At one point, the flames stretched roughly 150 feet into the air. Nearby roads were closed and apartment buildings were evacuated as crews worked to put out the blaze.
The fire at Bradshaw Mountain High School occurred on April 4. It was reportedly contained to an electrical box near campus, but both power and internet services to the school were affected. The school was also temporarily closed.
Anyone with information about these incidents or identification of the individual(s) who may be involved is asked to contact ATF at 888-ATF-TIPS (888-283-8477), email ATFTips@atf.gov or submit information anonymously via www.ReportIt.com or the Report It mobile app, available on Google Play or Apple App Store. When using Report It, select “ATF – Phoenix Field Division” as the reporting agency.
The Prescott Valley Police Department has also set up a tip line at (928) 772-5666.
Anonymous tips can be reported either by calling Yavapai Silent Witness at 1-800-932-3232, or by going to https://yavapaisw.com/ to report online.
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