Edited release/Hunter
08/24/23
The Iowa City Police Department is seeking the public’s help with an arson investigation.
The incident occurred sometime between 1 a.m. and 4:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, at 1601 Aber Ave. Multiple items outside of the apartment building were intentionally set on fire.
A check of the police activity logs show a 911 call came in at 9:08am from an individual at the site who said he discovered items were stolen from his work truck, gasoline had been poured on the top of the vehicle, and the door handles had been burnt.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Iowa City Police Department. In addition, anyone in that area with security cameras is asked to review their recordings and contact the Iowa City Police Department with any potential footage or information about this incident. Detective Dan Boesen can be reached at 319-356-5451 or email DBoesen@iowa-city.org.
Additionally, Iowa City Area Crime Stoppers is also offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information about this incident that leads to an arrest. Crime Stoppers tips can be submitted via the P3 Tips app, online at iccrimestoppers.org, or by phone at 319-358-TIPS (8477). All tips and calls are held in strict confidence and anonymity is guaranteed. Individuals providing information are not required to reveal their identity to collect a reward.