Information Wanted for Arson In City Heights

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Metro Arson Strike Team (MAST) are asking assistance from the public to help identify and locate anyone with information relating to a residential house fire, which took place in the City Heights area of San Diego. 

On January 12, 2022, at about 4:00 a.m., a fire was reported at a residence located in the 4800 block of Wightman St, in San Diego. The fire is believed to be intentionally set and the incident is still under investigation. At the time of the fire, there was a family sleeping inside of the residence, however they were uninjured. The damage caused by the fire is estimated at approximately $35,000. 

Anyone with information is asked to call the Metro Arson Strike Team at (619) 236-6240 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit our website at sdcrimestoppers.org to learn how to submit an anonymous web or mobile app tip. 

  • Media inquiries about this case should be directed Lieutenant Adam Sharki at (619) 531-2675 or email at asharki@pd.sandiego.gov.

  • Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez.@sdsheriff.org .