Authorities in Egg Harbor Township are asking for your help with identifying a person who is now wanted for questioning in connection to a fire at The Goodwill Store earlier this week.

The blaze started just after 1:00 this past Monday afternoon at the store in the Cardiff Plaza Shopping Center on the Black Horse Pike at the old Cardiff Circle.

According to the Egg Harbor Township Police Department, officers arriving at the scene saw smoke coming from the building while employees evacuated the business.

Firefighters faced heavy smoke but were able to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to neighboring businesses, however, everything inside the store was a total loss due to smoke and/or water damage.

Person of Interest

On Thursday afternoon, the Egg Harbor Township Police Department said,

At this time, our agency is seeking assistance in identifying an individual who is wanted for questioning for this investigation.

'All merchandise was destroyed'

Following the fire, a Facebook post by Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia said the following:

We need your help! Goodwill's Egg Harbor Township store is temporarily closed due to a recent fire. Fortunately, there were no injuries. All merchandise was destroyed due to smoke and water damage.

Store Closed, Donation Center Open

While the store is closed until further notice, their donation center at the back of the shopping center is open Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 7 PM, and Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM.

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Goodwill is asking,

Please consider helping us replenish our inventory by donating clothing, accessories, toys, and more to your local Goodwill today!

An investigation into the fire continues.

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