Police: 5 juveniles suspected in Maple Grove greenhouse arson
Firefighters work to put out a fire on Oct. 2, 2022 in Maple Grove. (Alyssa Marrall/KSTP)
Authorities say they’ve identified five juveniles as persons of interest in a Maple Grove greenhouse arson.
Fire crews were called to Lynde Greenhouse & Nursery on Pineview Lane just before 3:30 a.m. on Sunday.
While nobody was injured, several greenhouses were destroyed.
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Police said Tuesday that they now believe the fire was set intentionally and that they have identified five juveniles as possible suspects. However, authorities are asking for help in finding any other possible suspects or anyone else who has information about the fire.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Angela Tschida at 763-494-6214 or email atschida@maplegrovemn.gov. Tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.
The investigation remains active, and no arrests had been made as of Tuesday afternoon.