Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification and prosecution of two people responsible for multiple fires set inside a shopping center in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, on April 19, 2021.

ATF’s local certified fire investigator determined De Armour Nails, Kelly’s Diamond Realty and Top 2 Bottom Fashions, located in the K&J Shopping Center at 3200 Brookdale Drive North, all to have been damaged by set fires.

Surveillance footage (linked below) shows two suspects with gasoline containers, pouring a suspected ignitable liquid throughout the businesses. The suspects then ignited the vapors causing large fireballs to erupt, heavily damaging the businesses.

“This is a clear act of arson,” said ATF Acting Special Agent in Charge Jon Ortiz, of the St. Paul Field Division. “The challenge now is to determine who these individuals are, which is why we are reaching out to the public for information. We encourage folks who may know these individuals or details surrounding the incident to call ATF.”

Anyone with information about this incident or identification of the individuals involved is asked to contact ATF. Call 1-888-ATF-TIPS (1-888-283-8477), email ATFTips@atf.gov or submit information anonymously via www.ReportIt.com or the Report It mobile app, available on Google Play or the Apple App Store. When using Report It, select “ATF – St. Paul Field Division” as the reporting agency.

Provide as much information as you can relating to the identity and whereabouts of these individuals. Information can be submitted anonymously, but if a reward is sought, be sure to include contact information. Information eligible for reward must lead to the arrest and conviction of an individual.

ATF is working in partnership with the Brooklyn Park Fire Department, Brooklyn Park Police Department, the Hennepin County Fire Investigations Team, and the Minnesota State Fire Marshal Division.ATF is the federal agency with jurisdiction for investigating fires and crimes of arson. For more information about ATF, go to www.atf.gov or follow @ATFHQ on Twitter. Follow @ATFStPaul on Twitter for ATF news in Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, and North Dakota.

Below are photos and videos of the suspects.

Video 1 – Top 2 Bottom Fashion

Video 2 – De Armour Nail Salon

Photo of two arson suspects outside the K&J Shopping Center in Brooklyn Park, MN

Photo of two arson suspects outside the K&J Shopping Center in Brooklyn Park, MN

Photo of an arson suspect inside the Top 2 Bottom Fashion store in Brooklyn Park, MN

Photo of flames inside the Top 2 Bottom Fashion store in Brooklyn Park, MN