Elk Grove police search for man who set off explosions in park bathroom, neighbor’s trash bin
Police in Elk Grove are still searching for the man they say is responsible for two explosions on back-to-back days this week.
Officers responded to the first explosion at Jones Park on Tuesday evening around 7:30 p.m. Someone had set off “high-grade illegal commercial fireworks” in the park’s bathroom, according to the Elk Grove Police Department.
The next day, around 7:40 p.m., another explosion went off on Baneberry Court. This time, the illegal fireworks were placed inside a trash bin on the street. Surveillance footage captured a man in a black hoodie riding a bicycle, placing something in the trash bin and then quickly riding away before the explosives went off.. The explosion caused significant damage to the bin, police said.
Detectives are actively seeking to identify the suspect responsible for setting off two explosions on consecutive days.
On Tuesday, March 12th, around 7:30pm, officers responded to an explosion that occurred at Jones Park, inside the park's bathroom.
The following day, at… pic.twitter.com/Mq0yq0Kv9C— EGPD (@ElkGrovePD) March 16, 2024
A spokesperson for the department said on Saturday morning that there were no further updates in the case.
“Anyone with information regarding this investigation can contact us at (916) 627-8097 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357),” the Elk Grove Police Department shared on Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter).
Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
