Deputies seek suspected arsonist who damaged multiple vehicles in North Miami

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.

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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.

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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.


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