MARTINSBURG — Two men are being sought in the investigation of a series of arsons in Martinsburg.
Eight arson fires involving a mixture of businesses and residences have occurred since the beginning of the year. Fire officials say the same method was used to set at least three fires, stuffing flammable materials through mail slots.
The latest fire occurred Wednesday at a business.
Martinsburg police released surveillance foot-age of two men.
described as “persons of interest.”
One man with a beard recently purchased accelerants from a local convenience store and made statements to store personnel that were not specified. The other asked about staffing and security issues, and the placement of cameras at a local college.
State News
March 11, 2010
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