Federal Bureau of Investigation - Springfield Field Office

05/16/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/16/2022 12:57

FBI Springfield Seeking Information in Arson Incident

FBI Springfield is seeking information regarding an act of arson at a pipeline repair site in Harvel, Illinois.

On or around midnight on April 21, 2022, 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: [email protected], or contact Macoupin/Montgomery County Crimestoppers at 800-352-0136.