Clovis Walmart secured as crime scene as officials investigate weekend fire

CLOVIS, N.M. (KFDA) - The Clovis Police Department has secured the Walmart located on North Prince Street as a crime scene.

This comes after two fires over the weekend in the area, one that caused the store’s roof to collapse.

Officials say the investigation is now a joint operation between the 9th Judicial Major Crimes Unit, the Clovis Police Department, the Clovis Fire Department, the New Mexico State Fire Marshall and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Clovis police say only authorized persons, investigators and workers associated with cleaning and restoration are allowed within the property.

People who enter the property without authorization may be arrested for criminal trespass.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Clovis Police Department at 575-769-1921. Tips can also be submitted anonymously using the police department’s tip411 program.

Tips can also be provided through the Curry County Crime Stoppers at 575-763-7000.

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