Arson, burglary investigations opened following fire at 2605 S. New Hampshire

(From the Joplin Police Department)

On November 5th, 2019 at approximately 9:50 A.M. officers with the Joplin Police Department were dispatched to 2605 S. New Hampshire Ave in reference to a structure fire.

After the fire was extinguished, the Joplin Fire Department Fire Investigator and members of the Joplin Police Department investigations bureau have opened an arson investigation into the fire. 

Members of the Joplin Police Department investigations bureau are also conducting a burglary investigation into the incident. 

If you have any information about this investigation or observed suspicious activity in the area you are asked to contact Sgt. Wolf at 417-623-3131 x881 or at awolf@joplinmo.org.