From: Sergeant William Goodwin Contact Number: (607)737-5617
Date: August 14th, 2024
Subject: Arson Investigation
On August 13th, 2024 at approximately 08:45PM, the Elmira Police Department responded with the Elmira Fire Department to 356 W Fourth St for a reported structure fire. Responding personnel observed an active fire inside of the vacant residential structure which was quickly brought under control. No occupants were inside of the building and no injuries were sustained.
An investigation into the cause of the fire was conducted by the Elmira Fire Department and NYS Fire Investigators. At this time, the incident is considered a suspected arson.
The Elmira Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance with information regarding a suspect vehicle; a black SUV with an obscured rear license plate that was observed in the area prior to the fire. Persons with information are requested to call the Elmira Police Department at (607)737-5626 or leave a message on the anonymous tip-line at (607)271-HALT.
Respectfully,
Sgt William Goodwin
Detective Bureau