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FBI Investigating Harvel Costly Arson Spree, Crimestoppers Seeking Tips

The FBI and Crimestoppers are looking to crack the case of a costly arson spree last month at a pipeline repair site in Harvel. On or around midnight on April 21,  someone gained access to an excavator owned by Vance and Associates, Inc. using it to destroy a trailer and a sandblaster. The subject(s) then set fire to the excavator and a semi-tractor trailer resulting in several hundred thousand dollars of damage. A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered by Vance and Associates, Inc. for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for this crime. If you have information regarding this incident call FBI Springfield at 217-522-9675, email: springfield@fbi.gov, or contact Macoupin/Montgomery County Crimestoppers at 800-352-0136. 

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