$10K Reward Offered In Stable Fire That Killed Horses: Philly Police

PHILADELPHIA — After a fire at a pop-up stable in Southwest Philadelphia killed two horses and hurt others, Philadelphia's ACCT is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and successful prosecution of the person responsible for starting the fire.

The fire started at a pop-up stable on the 5800 block of Eastwick Avenue at about 7:30 a.m. Feb. 20.

The Pennsylvania SPCA said its officers responded to the scene and found two horses dead.

Twelve other horses were alive, however. Three of the surviving horses were taken to University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center for critical treatment. Three more horses were taken to the Pennsylvania SPCA’s Philadelphia headquarters.

The ATF’s Philadelphia Arson and Explosives Task Force is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the person depicted in the video responsible for starting this fire.

Police described the suspect as a white male with a thin build who was wearing dark-colored pants, a gray long sleeve shirt or sweatshirt, and a black hat.

If you see this suspect, do not approach him and instead contact 911 immediately.

To submit a tip, call 215-686-8477 or use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously. All tips will be confidential.

The Philadelphia Arson and Explosives Task Force will be the repository of all information received, and a phone number must be provided for callback to the provided phone number of 609-316-8334 for tips.

Anyone with information about this crime or this suspect is asked to contact Det. Ken Golczewski at 215-783-1092.

To help support the rescue and care of the horse, donations can be made online here.