Crime & Safety

$10K Reward For Arsonist Who Started Planned Parenthood Fire

Police are sharing a video of the suspect and hope someone may be able to identify him.

WATSONVILLE, CA β€” Police and the FBI are asking for the public’s help identifying the person who set fire to the Watsonville Planned Parenthood building in July. The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for information about the suspect, who was caught on surveillance cameras.

The suspect started the fire at 398 South Green Valley Road at about 4 a.m. on July 20, according to police. Firefighters were called to the scene at about 7 a.m. and quickly extinguished the smoldering fire.

β€œAt this point, we’re asking for the community’s help in identifying the person seen on surveillance footage,” police said via social media. β€œAlthough you cannot see the suspect’s face, we’re hoping someone will recognize this person based off of his/her physical description, clothing and mannerisms.”

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Police are working with the FBI, ATF, U.S. Marshal’s Office and Cal Fire arson investigators on this case. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Ely Uretsky at 831-768-3356.

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