Crime & Safety
Java Monkey Arson Suspect Identified, Warrants Issued
Java Monkey was seriously damaged in a fire two weeks ago. Police believe Rickey Hodges Thomas started the blaze.
DECATUR, GA -- Police have identified a suspect in the fire that seriously damaged a popular Decatur coffee shop two weeks ago. Rickey Hodges Thomas, 28, is suspected of setting the fire that damaged Java Monkey and also damaged two other restaurants nearby, Fresh to Order and Noodle.
The fire broke out late on Nov. 12, 2018. The coffee shop said on its Facebook page that it will be closed about a month while it rebuilds.
Thomas is described as a 28-year-old male, about , 5’10” and weighing 162 pounds.
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Anyone who know of his whereabouts is asked to contact Decatur fire Capt. Kevin Rice at kevin.rice@decaturga.com or 678-553-6587. Tipsters can also contact Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta at 404 577-8477 and remain anonymous.
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