Mayfield police searching for arson suspect

Mayfield police are searching for a suspect in connection with a fire and theft last Thursday night.

The fire took place at Mayfield Water and Electric at 812 W. Farthing Street.  Once the fire was extinguished security video was reviewed of the incident.  It was determined that an individual intentionally set fire to the structure.  

The arsonist stole numerous items from MEWS’ trucks along with items from inside the structure.  

The suspect left in a stolen bucket truck, but returned back to the scene, before stealing another truck, and leaving the area.  The stolen truck was later recovered in a field not far from the incident. 
Some of the stolen items were also recovered in that area as well.  

Physical evidence was collected along with the security video.  The video has been forwarded to the Secret Service for enhancement.  Other evidence will be sent to the Kentucky State Police laboratory for DNA testing.  

Anyone who has information on the incident is asked to contact Mayfield Police at 270-247-1621.