Deputies suspect Moses Lake arson fire was to cover up burglary
MOSES LAKE, Wash. (02DEC2013) – Investigators from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office and the Grant County Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating a suspected arson fire.
Around 1:00 p.m. Nov. 29, Fire District 5 answered a call for a structure fire at a home at 13553 Baseline .5 Southeast (Baseline-point-five-southeast). Evidence at the scene suggests a burglary happened at the home and a fire happened afterward. Property missing from the home includes guns and precious metals valued at $20,000. Fire caused about $100,000 damage. The homeowner was out of town when the incident occurred. The fire and burglary are under investigation and no more information is available today.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to reference case number 13GS14869 and call the Grant County Sheriff’s Office at 509-762-1160, or send information to [email protected]. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
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CR#13GS14869
PR75/AGT3
Address/Location
Grant County Sheriff's Office
35 C St NW
Ephrata, WA 98823
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 509-754-2011
Kyle Foreman
Public Information Officer
[email protected]
509-760-3713