Southington Cops Find Their Witness After Posting a Picture

SOUTHINGTON, CT — Southington police have found their witness to a suspicious fire inside the local Ocean State Job Lot that occurred on Dec. 8.

The store is located at 328 Queen St., and the fire broke out at about 4:30 p.m., police said.

Police on Tuesday released a photo of the man, who they said is not being charged and is not suspected of committing any crimes. He came forward after the post, police said on Wednesday.

Police aid they are also looking for anyone else who may have been in the store at the time of the fire.
Anyone with any information on the man or the fire is being asked to contact Det. Adam Tillotson at 860-378-1667 or atillotson@southingtonpolice.org or Det. Lewis Palmieri at 860-378-1646 or lpalmieri@southingtonpolice.org.

Witnesses can also contact the Southington Police Department's Anonymous Tip Line at 860-276-1234.

Photo Credit: SPD