Arsonist caught on camera burning car on Detroit’s east side

DETROIT – Police in Detroit are asking for the public’s help in locating a man who set a car on fire on the city’s east side.

According to authorities, it happened Nov. 15 on Elmdale Street, near Roseberry Avenue. Police said a man in a hooded sweatshirt failed to break into a red Buick Lucerne before leaving and coming back to light the car on fire. He then reportedly left and came back again, fired several gunshots into the home before lighting the car back on fire and leaving.

No injuries were reported.

Surveillance footage of the incident can be watched in the video player above.

Anyone who recognizes the man or has any information is asked to contact the Detroit Fire Investigation Division at 313-628-2900.