Police seek pair suspected in 2 arson incidents at Sacramento State
SACRAMENTO – Authorities are looking for two suspects who allegedly lit two fires on the Sacramento State University campus over the weekend.
The first fire was reported at around 9:44 p.m., according to Sacramento State police. It appears someone lit a piece of clothing on fire under a bench near the Hornet Bookstore and University Union.
Just four minutes later, another fire was reported. This time, police said someone had lit an object on fire inside of a trash can right next to the bus stop on State University Drive, again near the Hornet Bookstore.
Police believe the suspects were last seen heading towards the American River levee/Alumni Grove area.
Both suspects were caught clearly on surveillance cameras. Sacramento State has released photos of the suspects – including a photo showing one of the suspects carrying a black telescope while the other suspect flips off the camera.
Kathy Lee and her friends are students at Sacramento State who recieved an alert from police to beware of the two suspects.
"I think it's kind of scary because there's a lot of kids that have night classes," Lee said.
"If you're willing to do something so dangerous on campus it will lead to something violent if there were people around," student Madison Brown said.
These Sac State classmates already carry mace for their personal protection, concerned for their safety. Now they are on high alert.
"I just have to be more aware of my surroundings, I guess," Lee said.
Cal Fire is helping Sacramento State police with the investigation.
Police believe the two men are in their early-to-mid 20s. They do not say if they believe they are also students. Anyone who recognizes the suspects is urged to call police at (916) 278-6000.
