***** UPDATE - We have identified the female believed to be responsible for the arson incident. She will be formally charged and arraigned following her release from an area medical facility. At that time, we will release her name, charges and arraignment information. There is no danger to the community at this time.  We thank the public for their assistance in this investigation. *****

The Pequea Township Police Department is investigating an arson which occurred at a Pequea Township polling location.  The incident occurred on 11/3/2020 at approx 12:56PM at the West Willow Fire Company polling location at 192 West Willow Rd. in Pequea Township.   Police are attempting to identify a white female in her 20's observed lighting, or attempting to light several small fires in the building. While waiting in line to vote she used a lighter to attempt to light an interior wall on fire.  This was unsuccessful and she moved down the line where she attempted to light a piece of paper on fire which was hanging on the wall.  After entering the polling room she lit a piece of paper on fire which was taped to the cardboard divider placed to separate voters.  She then fled the building and left the scene in a grey Ford Focus Coupe.   Persons in the polling location smelled smoke and noticed the fire and were able to extinguish it immediately.  There was no major damage, no injuries and no disruption to voting.  Anyone who can identify the female or provide police with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact the Pequea Township PD via dispatch at 717-664-1180.  Anonymous tips may also be left at www.pequeatownshippd.org .