DETROIT (WWJ) -- Detroit Police are asking for tips as they work to identify and locate a man wanted in an arson caught on video.
The incident happened the night of Wednesday, February 21, at a home in the 1500 block of Kendall, near the Lodge Freeway.
According to police, the male suspect walked onto the front porch of a house, poured an accelerant, and then proceeded to light it on fire.
He fled the scene on foot.
The Detroit Fire Department arrived and extinguished the fire, police said, and no injuries were reported.
Suspect in a Detroit arson.Detroit PD
The DPD on Friday released images of the suspect, taken from a security camera at the home.
Anyone who recognizes the suspect, or who has any information about this crime is asked to call the Detroit Police Department's Arson Unit at 313-596-2940.
To remain 100% anonymous, tipsters can call the Crime Stoppers line at 1-800-Speak Up (1-800-773-2587), or share information online through Detroit Rewards.tv.
