MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW) — The Marion Fire Department has released a statement seeking the public’s help in identifying an individual seen leaving the area shortly before a fire on North Vine Street yesterday.
The statement reads:
“We, along with MFD, need to locate and speak with this individual regarding yesterday’s fire on North Vine. He was seen leaving the area shortly before the building went up in flames.”
The individual is described as a male who had some type of clothing over his head with holes cut out for his eyes and was wearing glasses. He also appears to have a tattoo on the inside of his left leg.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Marion Police Department or the Marion Fire Department. Tipsters can remain anonymous.