TWO 12 YEAR OLD JUEVENILES ARRESTED FOR ARSON IN HANNIBAL

Two twelve year old Hannibal juveniles are suspected of an arson yesterday (Sunday).

According to the Hannibal Police Department they went to the 100 block of North Maple Avenue to assist in a structure fire.

A witness told officers he had seen a juvenile running from the structure and stating he had set the fire.

The 2 were later located and placed under arrest.

After questioning on one of the juvenile was released to his parents, while the other was taken to a detention center by a juvenile officer.