Sacramento grocery store closed until further notice after break-in, suspected arson

A Sacramento grocery store will be closed until further notice after a break-in and suspected arson attack Friday morning.

Sacramento Fire crews responded to La Superior Mercado on Stockton Boulevard just after 4 a.m. and found heavy smoke coming from the store.

Firefighters also found signs of forced entry, including smashed front sliding-glass doors. 

Crews quickly extinguished the fire, and no injuries were reported.

After reviewing surveillance footage, investigators arrested 51-year-old David Mora. Mora was booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail, where he faces potential charges of burglary and arson, officials said. His bail is set at $75,000 and he is scheduled to appear in court Aug. 11.

In a statement on social media, the family-owned market said, "this morning we were victims of arson."

La Superior Mercados later said the Stockton Boulevard store would remain closed until further notice, thanking customers for their patience and support as they restore their inventory.