Joplin Police needing your help in solving library fire

Joplin Police asking for your help in a Facebook post. 

At 5:00 a.m. on 6/30/2022 the Joplin Fire Department responded to 830 South Wall Ave. in reference to a structure fire at the historic Joplin Carnegie Library.

Once the fire was safely extinguished, Police Department and Fire Department investigators were able to determine the fire was started intentionally. 

The Joplin Police Department is reaching out to the community to right this wrong and would appreciate any information that can lead to the arrest and prosecution of the person responsible for this Arson. 

These pictures are not good but may help in identification of the suspect. 

Any information about this person could be helpful. Information can be forwarded by calling 417-623-3131 Ext. 1647.