BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) – The Bay City Department of Public Safety is asking for the public’s help as investigators look into a suspected arson incident that occurred at Liberty Harbor Marina.
At 2:00 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, emergency personnel responded to reports of a boat fire at Liberty Harbor Marina, just north of Veteran’s Memorial Park. When they arrived, responders found a vessel fully engulfed in flames. The fire was quickly contained and no injuries were reported, public safety said.
Investigators believe the fire was intentionally set.
Detectives are asking for any information from the public that could help identify the person or people responsible. Residents and marina slip renters are encouraged to come forward if they observed any suspicious activity in the area around the time of the incident, or if they have surveillance footage.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bay City Police Department Detective Bureau at (989) 894-0161 or submit tips anonymously through Bay Area Crime Stoppers at 1-800-422-JAIL (5245) or online here.
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