Search underway for couple who set Northern California Winco on fire

(FOX40.COM) — Law enforcement is asking for the public’s help to identify a couple accused of setting a Northern California Winco on Fire.

On Saturday, a man and woman walked into the Winco store at 2300 Watt Avenue in Sacramento, according to the Metro Fire . While inside, the two loaded up a cart with groceries. Officials said the woman set fire to items on the shelf in the baking aisle and proceeded to the checkout area.

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A couple is accu s ed of setting fire to a Northern California fire on Oct. 5, 2024./ Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District

The fire was contained quickly by an employee with a fire extinguisher, however, the majority of the product in that section will need to be replaced due to the smoke and extinguishing agent, according to Metro Fire.

Officials released still-shot images of the video that show the woman in a blue hoodie and the man in all black with an LA hat and sunglasses. Anyone with information about the suspects or incident can call the Metro Fire arson tip-line at 916-859-4585.

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