MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — A 16-year-old male has been taken into custody following a Wednesday fire at an old hospital site once owned by UnityPoint, Marshalltown Police Department announced.
Less than a week ago, four Des Moines men were arrested attempting to steal copper pipes from the site.
Shortly after 1 p.m. Wednesday, emergency crews arrived at the site located at 3 South 4th Avenue following report of a structure fire.
On arrival, white smoke was seen showing from the center of the building cluster.
Firefighters climbed ladders and placed a horizontal standpipe along the building's roof to gain access to a stairwell and the fire.
Following a search, officials said that no victims were found and that the fire did not grow past the room it began in. Three hours was given as the approximate time firefighters were on scene.
The 16-year-old, who was transported to a juvenile detention facility, faces the following criminal charges:
• Arson – 2nd Degree (C Felony)
• Criminal Mischief – 1st Degree (C Felony)
• Theft - 5th Degree (Simple Misdemeanor)
• Interference with Official Acts (Simple Misdemeanor)
