LOS ANGELES (KNX) — One arrest has been made, but police are still searching for another suspect in connection with a series of arsons set in the Venice area.
Jonathan Michael Noriega, 32, was arrested Thursday. He faces charges of arson in connection with a number of fires set early Tuesday morning on Ocean Front Walk near Westminster Avenue.
Noriega was allegedly caught on surveillance video in the area just prior to when the fires were thought to be set.
But investigators said there was another suspect involved. They are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man with a thin build, standing just over six feet tall, and wearing a dress-like piece of fabric on his legs.
Noriega faces charges of arson and is being held on $60,000 bail.
Anyone with information on the fires or the outstanding suspect has been asked to call the L.A> Regional Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
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