A fire was deliberately set at a home in Santee Thursday evening and now deputies are looking for the suspects behind the arson crime.
According to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, the fire broke out at a home in the 10300 block of Prospect Avenue just before 5:10 p.m. No injuries were reported.
After investigating, detectives from the Bomb and Arson Unit determined the fire was set on purpose. However, no suspects were immediately arrested.
Detectives are now asking for the public’s help to identify the suspect or suspects responsible for the arson. They’re asking anyone who spotted a suspicious person or vehicle in the area near the residence to come forward with the details.
Investigators said they’re especially interested in any suspicious sightings between 4:30 p.m. and 5:08 p.m. near the home, which is located on the northeast corner of Prospect and Cottonwood avenues.
Anyone with information should call the Sheriff’s Department at (858) 565-5200 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
