On March 13, 2017, at 2:00 am, an unknown male was captured on surveillance video walking in the 2600 block of South 19th Street. The suspect then walks through the Sunoco parking lot located at at 1800 block of Oregon Avenue carrying a red gas can. Minutes later two (2) cars were set on fire. A Nissan sustained heavy fire damage to the engine area spreading to the rear end of a Lincoln. The suspect then throws the gas can on a roof top and flees the area in an unknown direction.
Suspect Description: Male, unknown race, wearing a red hooded sweatshirt with the hood up, light colored pants, and dark colored shoes.
If you see this suspect do not approach, contact 911 immediately.
To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477) or text a tip to PPD TIP or 773847.
All tips will be confidential.
If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact:
East Detective Division:
215-686-3013/3014
Det. Maha #631
DC 17-01-010896
Post time: Apr-02-2017