Philadelphia police ask public to help identify arson suspect

Philadelphia police ask public to help identify arson suspect

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Central Detective Division is seeking help from the public to identify an unknown male suspect seen in a video setting fire to a residence on the 2200 block of Rittenhouse Square on Thursday, June 16, around 4:09 am.

The suspect placed a cardboard box against the front door of the residence and lit it on fire. The fire was stomped out by the complainant, and no injuries were reported.

The suspect is described as a black male of medium build, wearing a light blue t-shirt, light-colored pants, a black mask, and black and white sneakers.