Police: Woman lit multiple fires in music store bathroom, left restroom completely naked

Sady Swanson | The Coloradoan

Fort Collins police arrested a woman on suspicion of first-degree arson after they say she lit multiple fires in a business' bathroom, causing significant damage, and then left the bathroom completely naked.

Ronni Kreikemeier, 29, allegedly lit multiple fires in the bathroom of Boomer Music Co., 3761 S. Mason St., on June 7.

Boomer Music employees told police Kreikemeier asked to use their bathroom. While she was in there, employees said they heard banging and crashing. After about an hour, Kreikemeier still hadn't left the bathroom and employees said they saw smoke coming from the room.

After an unclothed Kreikemeir left the bathroom, employees discovered a fire inside, leading to the evacuation of four employees and two customers from the store, according to arrest records.

After investigating, police found significant damage in the bathroom to the toilet, cabinet and walls. The bathroom heater also sustained damage as it was one of the originating locations of several fires, according to arrest documents.

Kreikemeier also used a large fire extinguisher in the store, damaging many musical instruments, according to arrest documents.

Kreikemeier has been charged with first-degree arson, a Class 3 felony; criminal mischief, a Class 5 felony; and violation of bail, a Class 3 felony.

There are three other open cases against Kreikemeier in Larimer County. Two involve traffic violations and one involves a misdemeanor driving under restraint charge allegation.

There is also an open case out of Adams County in which she pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor harassment and criminal mischief in February. According to court records, Kreikemeier failed to appear for a motions hearing on this case May 4.

Kreikemeier's next scheduled appearance in the arson case is June 14. She has not yet posted the $10,000 bond, according to court records.

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in court. Arrests and charges are merely accusations by law enforcement until, and unless, a suspect is convicted of a crime.

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