Crime

Puyallup police seek public’s help in park arsons

By Alexis Krell

akrell@thenewstribune.com
Arson damaged the playground Jan. 25 at Puyallup’s Sam Peach Park, police said.
Arson damaged the playground Jan. 25 at Puyallup’s Sam Peach Park, police said. Puyallup Police Department Courtesy photo

Twice in January arson has damaged Puyallup parks, and police are asking the public to help identify a suspect or suspects.

The latest fire burned playground equipment Jan. 25 at Sam Peach Park, 1621 10th Ave. NW.

Another arson happened Jan. 5 at DeCoursey Park, near Seventh Avenue SW and South Fruitland, where someone burned an outbuilding used for restrooms and storage.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 253-770-3343, or to email puyalluppd@ci.puyallup.wa.us.

Alexis Krell: 253-597-8268, @amkrell

This story was originally published January 31, 2016 at 4:41 PM with the headline "Puyallup police seek public’s help in park arsons."

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