Reward of up to $5,000 for information that helps solve Abington Walmart arson case

ABINGTON, Mass. — Investigators are asking for help identifying a man in connection with two fires set inside the Walmart on May 4.

Firefighters responded to the store at 777 Brockton Avenue around 7 p.m.

All Abington units on scene at 777 Brockton Ave., Walmart investigating a smoke condition
— Abington Fire PIO (@AbingtonFDPIO) May 4, 2020

As employees and customers gathered near the fires, the suspect swiftly exited the store with a bag of unpaid merchandise and fled the scene on a bicycle, according to police.

No one was hurt.

The store was closed for about an hour, but reopened the same evening.

Investigators would like to speak to this man about the 5/4 fire at the Abington Walmart. Anyone with info on this fire, call the Arson Hotline 1-800-682-9229 or @AbingtonPDMass at 781-878-3232 x5326. Arson Watch Reward Program offers UPTO $5K for info. @AbingtonFDPIO pic.twitter.com/J05Uh248lK
— MA DFS (@MassDFS) May 13, 2020

Anyone with information on the suspect accused of setting the fires is urged to call Officer Brian Feely at 781-878-3232 ext. 5326 or email him at bfeely@abingtonpolice.org.

People with tips can also contact the Arson Hotline at 1-800-682-9229. All calls are confidential. The hotline is part of the Arson Watch Reward Program, which is sponsored by the property and casualty insurance companies of Massachusetts. Anyone who provides information that helps solve the case is eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.