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Arsonist Sought By Bolivar Fire Department

Fire Chief Lynn Price announced that the Bolivar Fire Department has requested the assistance of the State Division of Bomb and Arson to investigate and prosecute the person or persons responsible for a recent fire at 316 Sycamore Street in Bolivar.  Chief Price reported that on May 15, 2016, an arsonist set fire to the home which was in the process of being remodeled.  
According to the Bolivar Fire Department, this incident was the second such attempt to destroy this home by fire.  The first attempt was made in October 2015.  
“The Bolivar Fire Department has no tolerance for the willful destruction of property of the citizens of Bolivar.  Such action jeopardizes the safety of our community and our firefighters,”  said Chief Price.   
On Tuesday, May 17, 2016, Chief Price placed signs with the telephone number to the Tennessee Arson hotline around Bolivar.  Chief Price reported that persons with information do not have to report the information directly to the fire department or the police department and can take advantage of utilizing the state’s arson hotline to report information.  
Persons with information regarding this fire are encouraged to call 1-800-762-3017 with any information that they may have and may be entitled to an award of up to $5,000.