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Police: String of arsons reported in Gary

By Francesca Gattuso

Police are warning northwest Indiana residents about rash of recent arsons in Gary.

The arsons happened in the late evening and early morning hours in the Midtown neighborhood, according to Gary Police Lt. Dawn Westerfield.

Anyone with information should contact Det. Sgt. Mark Salazar at (219) 881-7431, or the Crime Tip Line at 866-CRIME-GP.

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