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Authorities investigate possible arson behind Harbor Church in Holland Township

Posted at 6:57 PM, Sep 21, 2015
and last updated 2015-09-21 18:57:04-04

HOLLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Police are searching for at least one suspect after a reported arson behind Harbor Church Monday afternoon.

It happened around 12:10 p.m. at 269 Douglas Avenue in Holland Township.

The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office said deputies discovered a shed on fire behind the church. Firefighters put out the flames and said everything inside is considered a total loss. A witness told authorities they saw someone running from the scene shortly before the fire was discovered. He’s described as a a black male with a mustache, scar on his cheek and is believed to be between 20 and 30-years-old.

No one was injured.

Anyone with information is asked to call police or Silent Observer at 1-877-88-SILENT.