TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The Terre Haute Police Department and the Terre Haute Fire Department have received a high number of reports of fires in the downtown area.

According to a post from the Terre Haute Police Department, that was made on Thursday, law enforcement along with THFD have been called several times in regard to fires that have been set in the downtown area. 

Officials are encouraging residents and shop owners to keep a lookout and report any suspicious activity or anything out of the ordinary.

To make a report, call the non-emergency THPD number at 812-238-1661.