Crime & Safety
Eagan Town Hall Arson: Police Ask for Public's Help
Police found an abandoned bike that may have been used to flee the scene of the fire.
Eagan Police have continued their investigation into the fire at Eagan's historic Town Hall in September that they believe was arson.
On Monday police released the photograph of a bicycle that may have been used by an adult to flee the scene of the fire. Police found the bicycle abandoned a short distance away from the scene, according to an Eagan Police Department news release.
Police are asking for the public's help in locating the owner of the bike, which is shown in the photo above.
According to police: The bike is a 21 speed blue and white mountain bike. It has a black “Master” combination lock and associated cable wrapped beneath the handle bars. It may have been purchased from Sports Authority, and would have been missing prior to September 8, 2013.
Police encourage anyone with information to contact the Eagan Police Department at 651-675-5700 or eaganpd@cityofeagan.com.
Historic Town Hall in Flames
On Sept. 8, an Eagan police officer discovered the Town Hall "engulfed in flames" while he was on patrol, according the news release. Patch reported that 40 Eagan firefighters from four stations responded to the scene.
Although a majority of the building was saved, it suffered extensive damage. Some items of historical value were also lost, including a display on the fire department and items from Eagan's past elections.
The city does not yet know if the Town Hall will be restored, said city communications coordinator Joanna Foote.
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On Monday police released the photograph of a bicycle that may have been used by an adult to flee the scene of the fire. Police found the bicycle abandoned a short distance away from the scene, according to an Eagan Police Department news release.
Police are asking for the public's help in locating the owner of the bike, which is shown in the photo above.
According to police: The bike is a 21 speed blue and white mountain bike. It has a black “Master” combination lock and associated cable wrapped beneath the handle bars. It may have been purchased from Sports Authority, and would have been missing prior to September 8, 2013.
- Make: K2
- Model: Zed 24
- Serial Number: G100200340
Police encourage anyone with information to contact the Eagan Police Department at 651-675-5700 or eaganpd@cityofeagan.com.
Historic Town Hall in Flames
On Sept. 8, an Eagan police officer discovered the Town Hall "engulfed in flames" while he was on patrol, according the news release. Patch reported that 40 Eagan firefighters from four stations responded to the scene.
Although a majority of the building was saved, it suffered extensive damage. Some items of historical value were also lost, including a display on the fire department and items from Eagan's past elections.
The city does not yet know if the Town Hall will be restored, said city communications coordinator Joanna Foote.
Related:
- Restoration of Fire-ravaged, Historic Town Hall in Question
- Historic Town Hall Goes Up in Flames, Arson Likely
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