Crime & Safety
Somerville Police Looking For Person Of Interest Potentially Involved In Fire
The fire took place overnight and affected three homes.

SOMERVILLE, MA — The police department are looking to identify a person it believes was involved in a house fire that took place last week.
Three Thurston Street homes caught fire overnight on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The person was caught on surveillance footage and appears to be a male wearing a dark sweatshirt, pants, sneakers, and a hat. The department is asking neighbors of the affected homes to check security cameras if they have them.
Community members with relevant information can contact Detective Alan Monaco at 617-625-1600. The fire remains under investigation by the Somerville Fire Department.
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