Wichita police are investigating the break-in and attempted arson of the Siesta Lounge, 15130 W. U.S. 54.
The incident happened Saturday shortly before 6 p.m.A caller called 911 and told police that a door of the lounge was openand they had seen number of people running from the inside, according toSgt. Steve Yarberry, spokesman for the Wichita Police Department.
When police went to investigate, it was apparent a door to the businesshad been forced open and someone had tried to light alcoholic beverageson fire with matches, Yarberry said.
There was no fire damage to the building, which had been closed tobusiness for several years, Yarberry said.
Fire investigators were called to the scene.
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