NORTH MIAMI, Fla. – The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Organized Crime Bureau asked for the public’s help Thursday in identifying a suspect wanted in an arson investigation.
Surveillance video obtained by Local 10 News captured a man walking toward a vehicle with what appears to be a red gasoline can around 5 a.m. on Feb. 21 in the parking lot of Grand Court, located at 280 Sierra Dr. in North Miami.
Deputies said the suspect then ignited the “unknown object” and hurled it at the vehicle, sparking a fire before fleeing the scene.
Authorities said the flames spread, damaging nearby vehicles.
Anyone with information on the suspect’s identity or whereabouts is urged to contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.
Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest.