A Knoxville neighborhood off Sutherland Avenue is on edge after police say a home was hit with a Molotov cocktail on April 20, and investigators are now calling on the public to help crack the case.
How investigators are asking for help
In a Facebook post from East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers, the Knoxville Police Department reports that a house was struck by a Molotov cocktail and that detectives have opened case number 26-014531. The post urges anyone who recognizes the people involved or has relevant video to contact investigators.
Where to submit anonymous tips
East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers accepts anonymous tips by phone, text, its P3Tips app and an online form. The website lists a hotline at 877-363-8847 and notes that tips that lead to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
Scene and investigation details
Police say the incident happened on April 20 at a home off Sutherland Avenue. Detectives are canvassing the neighborhood and reviewing surveillance and witness video. No arrests have been announced, and the case remains active as investigators follow up on leads.
Local context
Arson is treated as a serious crime by Knoxville authorities. Earlier this year, a man in Knoxville was charged with arson after a house fire that involved multiple people, as reported by WVLT.
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