Peabody Police Still Seeking Arson Information

PEABODY, MA – After an attempted arson at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Peabody, the State Fire Marshal is seeking information on the crime.

According to the Peabody Police log, firefighters and officers were called to the Knights of Columbus on Main Street on Tuesday around 9 p.m. Someone allegedly put paper in the women's bathroom sink and set it on fire.

"Anyone who heard or saw anything last night around 9 p.m. in the area of the Knights of Columbus hall is asked to call the statewide Arson Hotline at 1-800-689-9229," said State Fire Marshal Ostroskey in a statement. "All calls are confidential."

The Arson Watch Reward Program offers rewards of up to $5,000 for information that helps to solve the case of arson.

The attempted arson is being jointly investigated by the Peabody Fire and Police Departments and State Police assigned to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

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