Woman Arrested For Attempted Arson At Preschool

UNION CITY, CA — Union City Police have arrested Kristina Romo of Union City for attempted arson. She is accused of trying to start a fire at Safari Kids last year.

On Nov. 27, a woman was caught on surveillance video with a Molotov cocktail at the preschool/daycare in the 32600 block of Alvarado Boulevard. Newark Police released photos of the crime last week, in an attempt to solve a similar crime in Newark. At the time the photos were released, Newark Police noted, "She attempted to light the Molotov however it would not light. The suspect resorted to removing the wick and smashing the glass door to the school with the bottle, leaving the bottle behind after throwing it through the door."

After release of the photos, police received an anonymous tip.

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Detectives from both Union City and Newark contacted Romo at her home. They developed enough evidence to place her under arrest for the Union City crime, UCPD reports. The Newark arson attempt, which happened over Memorial Day weekend, is still under investigation.

The 39-year-old Romo's "motive behind the attempt arson is still being investigated," Union City police report.

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UCPD concludes, "We would like to thank the public for their quick response and assistance in identifying this person. Also, the Union City Police Department would like to recognize the Newark Police Department for their hard work and assistance with this investigation."

— Images via Union City and Newark Police