Crime & Safety
CoCo Authorities Search For Arson Suspect In Highway 4 Fires
Three small fires were set along Highway 4 near the intersection of San Marco Boulevard in Pittsburg, a Con Fire official said.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA — A series of fires along State Route Highway 4 near Pittsburg on Sunday morning that appears to have been intentionally set have been extinguished and authorities are looking for a suspect, a spokesperson for Con Fire said.
The three small fires were allegedly set along Highway 4 near the intersection of San Marco Boulevard, the spokesperson said. The fires required two engines and a battalion of 12, Con Fire said.
A person in a nearby church has described the suspect as Hispanic male, late teens to early 20s, in a white t-shirt, grey pants, and a yellow backpack.
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Con Fire and the Contra Costa Sheriff's Office are actively seeking the person. Any one who may have information is encouraged to call Con Fire at 1-866-50-ARSON.
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