DETROIT (WWJ) – A cash reward is up for grabs for anyone who can help Detroit police track down a man accused of trying to light a gas station on fire last week.
The incident happened around 11:30 a.m. on Friday, July 7 at a Marathon gas station on 7 Mile Road near the Southfield Freeway, according to Detroit police.
Authorities say he stole from the store and then tried to light the place on fire. Officials did not say what the suspect stole from the store.
The suspect allegedly entered the gas station and poured gas on the ground near the front door, but employees were able to chase him off before he could light the fire.
Police describe the suspect as a Black male, believed to be in his 40s, with shoulder length locks and facial hair. He was wearing a red tank top, tan shorts, a black belt and black boots at the time of the attempted arson.
DPD is offering a $500 cash reward through the DetroitRewards.TV program for anonymous tips that move the case forward.
Officials are asking anyone who recognizes the suspect or knows something about the alleged attempted arson to submit a tip online at detroitrewards.tv.
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