Crime & Safety
'Suspicious' Fire At JeffCo Youth Service Agency
Jeffco Sheriff's Office said investigators have determined an early morning Frida fire at Shiloh House was "suspicious."
LITTLETON, CO –Investigators have found a Friday fire at non-profit Shiloh House in Jefferson County "suspicious" and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Around 6:30 a.m., fire rescue crews were summoned to 6350 W. Coal Mine Ave. in Jefferson County to a two-story structure fire, Littleton Fire tweeted. There were no injuries in the blaze.
Shiloh House is part of a network of residential and educational homes for abused children and struggling families.
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According to Fox31, Shiloh House was vandalized in April 2018 by people who caused $10,000 damage and stole computers, equipment and supplies.
Anna Miller of Shiloh House told Fox31 that 20 employees work at the Littleton location. "It's very scary it's worrisome and it's sad," Miller said.
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Tipsters who may have seen suspicious activity are asked to call the JeffCo tip line at 303-271-5612.
Coal Mine Road has reopened following this morning’s fire at the Shiloh House. We’re still investigating the cause due to the suspicious nature of the fire. Saw something? Please call our tip line 303-271-5612 #jeffco pic.twitter.com/OWrgPJKhPz
— Jeffco Sheriff (@jeffcosheriffco) November 23, 2018
Image via Littleton Fire
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