ORIENT — A reward is being offered for evidence related to an arson case in Adair County that cost the property owner nearly $1 million in damages.
The reward, which can be up to $10,000, is through Grinnell Mutual Arson/Fraud Alert Committee.
“The insurance company has a process for someone to potentially collect the reward related to credible evidence leading to the identification of the arsonists,” said Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater.
According to an Adair County Sheriff press release, three incidents were reported on a farm located at 1693 330th St., Orient.
The first incident occurred approximately May 7, but was reported May 11. The second incident occurred 6:31 a.m. May 10, and Fontanelle, Bridgewater and Orient fire departments responded. Fontanelle Fire Department responded to the third incident 5:57 a.m. May 11.
“The fire marshal’s office, through their investigation, has determined that arson was the cause of these fires,” Vandewater said.
Currently, employees of Iowa State Fire Marshal Division of Iowa Department of Public Safety are investigating the fires that destroyed a machine shed and multiple pieces of farm equipment.
“The last we had heard, damage was in excess of $750,000,” Vandewater said.
If you have any information concerning the fires, contact Adair County Sheriff’s Office at 641-743-2148, or Grinnell Mutual Arson/Fraud Alert Committee at 1-800-362-2041, ext. 8265.