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Man suspected of setting Lake Havasu City church on fire taken into custody

Keith Gensamer, 49, was taken into custody just south of Lake Havasu City around 3 p.m. Sunday
Man accused of setting Lake Havasu City church fire arrested
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LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ — The man police believe set fire to a Lake Havasu City church is in custody, police announced Sunday afternoon.

Officers responded to a burglary and fire alarm at the church around 1:30 a.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, they say they found signs of a break-in and a fire inside the building.

The Lake Havasu City Police Department says they found evidence of arson.

Surveillance footage identified Keith Gensamer, 49, a person of interest, authorities say.

Just after 3 p.m., the trailer Gensamer was believed to have been traveling in was located a couple of miles south of Lake Havasu City.

Multiple agencies assisted in the arrest, and Gensamer was taken into custody without incident.

Charges Gensamer faces have not been announced, and the arson remains under investigation.