A recently inaugurated Island Supermarket in San Pedro Town’s Tres Cocos district became the target of a deliberate arson assault in the predawn hours of Sunday. The establishment, which had commenced operations merely 72 hours prior, was violated between 3:00 and 4:00 a.m. by unidentified perpetrators.
According to preliminary investigations, the assailants executed a methodical attack. After gaining unlawful entry, they assembled a shopping cart, intentionally ignited its contents, and propelled the flaming cart into store shelving before fleeing the scene. Notably, authorities confirmed no merchandise was stolen during the incident, indicating destruction rather than theft as the primary motive.
Emergency services, including police and fire response teams, promptly answered distress calls regarding the blaze. Preliminary assessments confirm no casualties resulted from the fire, though official damage evaluations remain ongoing as law enforcement continues their investigation into this calculated act of property destruction.