APPEAL FOR HELP IN CATCHING AURORA'S $22 MILLION ARSONIST

 

Aurora fire investigators are appealing to people acquainted with the arsonist who set a $22 million inferno to "please contact us, even anonymously."
A $60,000 reward is being offered for information leading to a conviction in the blaze that destroyed five buildings at a residential construction site in the 7300-block of South Addison Court on Dec. 14, 2023. "We know in some circumstances, individuals are unknowingly brought into the situation by the person responsible, and they may have concerns about coming forward," Aurora Fire Rescue said. In their appeal, investigators said: "It is possible you may know or have come in contact with someone who was involved or has direct knowledge of this incident. You are in a unique position to have observed behavioral changes in those individuals before and/or after the time of the incident. "You may have noticed one or more of the following changes that were atypical or unexpected: changes in mood, lifestyle patterns, normal routine, such as missing work or school, or appearance; a sudden departure from the area; unreasonable explanations for disposal of clothing, unexplained injuries or burns; displays of anxiety, nervousness, stress, or irritability; changes in consumption of alcohol, drugs, or cigarettes; intense attention or avoidance of the news coverage of this case.

"We believe there is information which has yet to be shared, and there are people familiar with the circumstances who remain in our community. For those individuals who have information and have not yet spoken to law enforcement, please contact us, even anonymously." Two days later, on Dec. 16, 2023, Aurora was the scene of another huge blaze that destroyed a construction site at East Colfax Avenue and Peoria Street.

There has been no indication that the fires were related.
If you have information, contact Metro Denver CrimeStoppers at (720) 913-7867 [Photos: Aurora Fire]