(KRON) — Vallejo police are asking for the community’s help in identifying a person of interest in a suspected arson that caused over $3 million in damages to a Target store on Saturday. The fire was started at approximately 3 p.m. at the Admiral Callaghan Lane location.
The Vallejo Police Department released two photos of the person of interest in a Facebook post Wednesday morning.
“An unidentified suspect committed an unlawful act within the establishment by igniting a significant fire during the business’s operating hours,” Vallejo PD said. “This reckless act jeopardized the safety of both employees and customers, resulting in substantial damage to the structure and a loss of merchandise estimated to exceed $3 million.”
A photo from inside the store on Saturday showed part of the paper towel aisle on fire.
The store was evacuated at the time of the fire and one employee suffered minor smoke inhalation, according to officials. Target will keep the Vallejo location closed until at least March 3, according to the company’s website, amid repairs and restocking.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Stephanie Diaz at (707)-564-7106 or Stephanie.Diaz@cityofvallejo.net. “Any leads you provide will play a crucial role,” police said.
