Reward offered for info leading to arrest of suspects who burned down Sake House in Santa Monica

SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Authorities Tuesday announced a reward for information leading to the arrests of those responsible for burning down a Japanese restaurant in Santa Monica during looting and unrest last week near the Third Street Promenade.

The reward, of up to $5,000, was offered by the Santa Monica Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

Sake House by Hikari, located at 401 Santa Monica Blvd., was set ablaze during the afternoon hours on May 31, a day when many restaurants and businesses in the city were looted.

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA MAY 31, 2020-Sake House employee Jared Settles tries to put out a fire with his jacket but but was overcome with flames as it burns in Santa Maonica Sunday. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) (Getty Images)

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA MAY 31, 2020-Sake House employee Jared Settles can't bear to watch as the restaurant burns in Santa Maonica Sunday. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) (Getty Images)

Santa Monica Police are asking for the public's help identifying the suspects they believe are connected with the arson case.

Police released photos and a video of the three alleged suspects, two men and one woman.

Anyone with information was encouraged to call Detective D. Chabot at 310-458-2201 Ext. 6679, Sergeant C. Green at 310-458-8414, or the Watch Commander (24 Hours) at 310-458-8427.