Officers respond to the Oct. 23 arson in Greenwood. A $10,000 reward for information relating to the arson is being offered by two arson and insurance-related nonprofit organizations.
The NW Insurance Council and Arson Alarm Foundation are offering a $10,000 award fund to anyone who has information that helps investigators track down the arsonist(s) responsible for setting fire to four Greenwood-area restaurants Oct. 23.
The fire caused an estimated $2 million in damage to the Green Bean Coffee House, Szechuan Bistro, C.C. Teriyaki and Pho Tic Tac restaurants.
Anyone with information about this arson is encouraged to call the Arson Hotline (800-55-ARSON) or local authorities. Callers may remain anonymous and could be eligible for an award, according to a press release from the two groups.
Arson is a deadly and costly crime, killing hundreds of people each year and destroying hundreds of millions of dollars in property, according to the press release.
According to the release, FBI statistics show only 17 percent of all arson offenses result in arrests
NW Insurance Council and Arson Alarm Foundation offer an annual $10,000 Arson Award Fund for Washington residents who provide tips to authorities that result in the arrest or conviction of arsonists.
The Arson Alarm Foundation has awarded more than $100,000 to Washington citizens over the past 12 years. NW Insurance Council and Arson Alarm have sponsored the Arson Award Fund since 1978.
The NW Insurance Council is a nonprofit, public-education organization funded by member insurance companies in Washington, Oregon and Idaho.
The Arson Alarm Foundation is a nonprofit organization that seeks to reduce loss of life and property by increasing arson awareness.
