Arsonist sets fire inside Detroit's Huntington Place
Police searching for arsonist who set fire inside Huntington Place
Security was able to quickly extinguish the fire before anyone could be injured, and there was only minimal damage to the building. Police are now searching for the suspect, who was wearing all black and a gray mask. He was carrying a backpack with several white logos.
DETROIT (FOX 2) - An arsonist is wanted after video showed him dousing the carpet of Detroit's Huntington Place with gasoline and setting it on fire last week.
The suspect walked into the building around 9 a.m. April 28, took water bottles full of gas out of a bag, poured it on the ground, walked toward the exit, and set the gas on fire. He then left.
Suspect wanted after Huntington Place fire
Authorities are searching for a suspect who poured gasoline inside Huntington Place and set it on fire.
Security was able to quickly extinguish the fire before anyone could be injured, and there was only minimal damage to the building.
Police are now searching for the suspect, who was wearing all black and a gray mask. He was carrying a backpack with several white logos.
Huntington Place released a statement, saying:
"Huntington Place maintains a strong and collaborative relationship with the Detroit Police Department and the Detroit Fire Department, including the Fire Investigation Division, which is currently leading the investigation into an incident that occurred on April 28 at the convention center. Huntington Place responded immediately and addressed the action effectively. There was no impact to guests, staff, or scheduled events. As a public facility, Huntington Place is deeply committed to safety and maintains 24/7/365 security operations to support a safe and secure environment for all visitors."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detroit police at 313-596-2940, the anonymous arson tip at 313-628-2900, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
The Source: This information is from the Detroit Fire Department.