FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SS/A LARRY P. SCOTT
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
KANSAS CITY FIELD DIVISION
(816)559-0700

Date: July 29, 2003

REWARD OFFERED FOR HOLTON, KANSAS FIRE

Holton, Kansas - Investigators from the Kansas State Fire Marshals Office; Jackson County Kansas Sheriff's Office; Holton Police Department; and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are investigating an arson fire, which occurred on July 18, 2003, prior to 8:00PM, at 110 N. Ohio St., Holton, Kansas. The address at 110 N. Ohio Street was occupied by four (4) businesses; Overstuffed Attic, Garry's Repairs; Mike's Body Shop; and Newman's Central Engine Rebuild.

Investigators are requesting the assistance of the community with any information concerning the arson fire. Anyone having information in regards to this matter can contact ATF at 1-816-559-0710 or 1-800-KS-CRIME.

An award of up to $5,000.00 is being offered for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s) responsible for the arson fire.

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