SLO Police and Fire Departments continue to investigate a series of suspicious fires which are believed to be cause by an arsonist. 
MEDIA RELEASE
WHAT: Serial Arsonist
WHERE: City of San Luis Obispo
WHEN: October 2014 through December 12, 2015
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Lieutenant John Bledsoe (781-7353)
Over the past year the San Luis Obispo Police and Fire Departments have responded to over 40 fires which appeared to have been intentionally set. These fires have occurred throughout the city near our creeks, railroad tracks, open spaces, residential areas, the downtown corridor, and even near our Police and California Highway Patrol headquarters. Both Police and Fire department personnel have continued to investigate the cause of these suspicious fires, collect evidence, and try to identify the person(s) responsible for starting them.
The nature and location of these fires have posed a significant threat to the public’s safety as well as potential damage to city and private property. Fortunately the quick response from the City’s Fire and Police personnel has thwarted any extensive damage and injury to the public to this point in time. Public Safety personnel have increased their efforts to identify the person(s) committing these dangerous crimes.
We are asking for assistance from anyone who may have information regarding the identity of the criminal offender(s) in these arsons. The extreme drought conditions we have been experiencing have increased the level of danger to our citizens and our community. The costs in responding to and investigating these arson fires are also quite significant. Through the cooperation and generosity of CRIME STOPPERS, we are offering a reward of up to $1000.00 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for these crimes.
Anyone who has information related to these crimes is asked to call CRIME STOPPERS or the San Luis Obispo Police Department. Your identity and personal information will remain anonymous.
SLOPD utilizes Nixle as an electronic information sharing system. Refer to http://www.nixle.com. to create an account and receive automatic timely updates and important news. Anonymous information may be referred to Crime Stopper @ (805) 549-STOP
Prepared by: Lieutenant John Bledsoe
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Date/Time: 12-17-15/1600
Typed by: J. Bledsoe
Address/Location
San Luis Obispo Police Department
1042 Walnut Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-781-7337