Reward offered for information about car fire at
USC
Pueblo, Colo. -- The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office at the University of
Southern Colorado is seeking information about a car fire that occurred in the
early morning hours of Sept. 24 in the south parking lot of the Walking Stick
apartments.
The car was a 2001 Kia sport utility vehicle belonging to
Tina Burney, the manager of University Village at Walking Stick. The vehicle was
recorded as a total loss, and a silver Chevrolet Camaro parked next to Burney's
vehicle was damaged. The total damage was estimated to between $10,000 and
$15,000.
Sergeant Bill Brown of the Pueblo County Sheriff's
Department said deputies were investigating the fire as arson.
Colorado Bureau of Investigation's Arson Unit is offering
a reward of up to $5,000 for any information leading to an arrest. Individuals
with information are encouraged to contact the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office at
USC. The Arson Hotline can be reached at 1-877-892-7766 or individuals can call
the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office at USC at 549-2373.
The University of Southern Colorado is a regional,
comprehensive university emphasizing professional, career-oriented and applied
programs. Displaying excellence in teaching, celebrating diversity, and engaging
in service and outreach, USC is distinguished by access, opportunity and the
overall quality of services provided to its students.
