Someone set a fire on the pedestrian bridge on the Riverwalk

Jasper — Jasper police are going to the public for help to identify the person or persons involved in setting a fire on the pedestrian bridge of the Jasper Riverwalk.

Authorities were notified of smoke seen coming from the bridge at about 6:40 a.m. Friday. When officers arrived, they found boards on the bridge were smoldering and appeared to have been smoldering for some time.

A hole was burned through two of the boards. Officers determined burning paper material had likely caused the damage.

Police are asking that anyone with information about the incident, please contact the department at 812-482-2255 or on the anonymous tip line at 812-481-2677 (COPS).