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Person of interest sought in Tigard arson investigation

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Authorities are still investigating a commercial office building fire in Tigard that happened earlier this month and they’re looking for a person of interest. 

Firefighters were sent to the fire at 12555 SW Hall Boulevard around 3 a.m. April 2, according to the Tigard Police Department. 

Authorities said no employees were inside the commercial office building when the fire broke out. 

A fire broke out at 12555 SW Hall Boulevard around 3 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2019. (Tigard Police Department)

Responders set up a buffer zone and closed part of the road between SW Commercial and SW Scoffins for nearly 2 hours. 

Detectives and officials with Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue launched a criminal investigation based on evidence found at the scene, police said. 

On Friday, Tigard police officers released a picture of someone they identified as a person of interest. 

If you recognize the person or know anything about the fire, you can click this link to submit a tip or call the tip line at 503.718.2677.