Suspect Sought in Arson of Gastonia Dollar Tree, $1 Million in Damages Reported
Gastonia, N.C. police have released surveillance photos of a suspect believed to have intentionally set a Dollar Tree on fire on July 5th, causing approximately $1 million in damage and destroying the building. A substantial cash reward is being offered…
Charlotte, NC, July 24, 2026 —
GASTONIA, N.C. – Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect believed to have intentionally set fire to a Dollar Tree store in Gastonia on July 5th. The incident resulted in approximately $1 million in damages and the complete destruction of the building.
The Gastonia Police Department released surveillance photos of the suspect in connection with the blaze. The images are intended to help investigators identify and locate the individual responsible for the alleged arson.
The fire, which occurred on July 5th, caused extensive damage, leading to the building’s destruction. The estimated cost of the damage is reported to be around $1 million.
In an effort to generate leads and encourage community involvement, a substantial cash reward is being offered for any information that leads to an arrest in connection with the incident. Police are urging anyone who may have seen anything suspicious on or around the date of the fire, or who can identify the suspect from the surveillance photos, to come forward.
The specific details regarding the cause of the fire beyond it being intentional, the circumstances leading up to the incident, or the exact amount of the cash reward were not immediately available. The investigation is ongoing.
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