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Milwaukee police investigate triple arson attempt at apartment building near 29th and Wisconsin

Milwaukee police investigate triple arson attempt at apartment building
Crews respond to fire near 29th and Wisconsin in Milwaukee
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Milwaukee police are searching for a suspect they say intentionally set a fire at an apartment building three times over the course of several hours.

According to police, the suspect allegedly set the first fire near 29th and Wisconsin in Milwaukee just before 10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11.

Police say the suspect set a second fire around 2 a.m., followed by a third fire about three hours later.

Watch: Milwaukee police investigate triple arson attempt at apartment building

Milwaukee police investigate triple arson attempt at apartment building

No injuries were reported in any of the three fires. Police are still seeking an unknown suspect in the arson case.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or P3 Tips.


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