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BUTTE - Butte-Silver Bow Police have released images from surveillance cameras of a suspect inside the Butte Produce and Supply Building shortly before a suspicious fire erupted.

The images show an individual, believed to be a male adult, standing in the alley on the west side of the building. The images were recorded just after 11 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 29. The fire was reported to police dispatch just before midnight.

The video surveillance shows a suspect walking around the building and then entering the business through a garage door. Sergeant Jeff Williams say there was no sign of forced entry.

The footage also shows the suspect going down a staircase the leads to the basement. The suspect then left the building a short time before the fire erupted and consumed the business. He was wearing a light gray hooded sweatshirt which concealed his face and black shoes. He appears to be a larger framed adult.

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Crimestoppers at (406) 782.7336. You may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Calls can also be made to Detective Sergeant George Holland at (4060 497.1167 or Captain Doug Conway at (406) 497.1123.