Sioux Falls Police Officer Sam Clemens says authorities are searching for a suspected arsonist in connection with a room fire at the Cloud 9 Motel on Tuesday.

"We had a guy that rented a room there. Apparently he was upset about something and threw a chair through the window. We were able to review the video at the motel. As he left the room, the individual actually crawled through the window. As soon as he walked out , there was smoking coming out of the room."

Clemens says police are trying to find the 54-year-old man who will likely be arrested on arson charges.

Officials say the room suffered moderate fire and smoke damage.

 

 

 

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