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HAVE YOU SEEN...? Molotov Cocktail-wielding suspect wanted over Palm Bay car fires

Incident happened on June 22 at Classic Collision

Fire officials said the unidentified person was spotted throwing Molotov Cocktails over the fence. (Palm Bay Fire Rescue)

PALM BAY, Fla. – Investigators are searching for a suspected arsonist who is believed to be responsible for several car fires at an auto body shop last month, according to Palm Bay Fire Rescue.

In a release on Wednesday, fire officials announced that the fires happened around 2 a.m. on June 22 at Classic Collision, located at 3350 Dixie Highway SE.

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At the time, an “unidentified individual” was caught by a surveillance camera tossing a Molotov Cocktail over the fence, which sparked the fires and damaged several of the nearby vehicles, the release shows.

The aftermath of the car fires (Palm Bay Fire Rescue)

Anyone with information about this person is urged to contact detectives at (386) 323-0945 or Greg.Lariscy@MyFloridaCFO.com.

Alternatively, tips can be made anonymously through the Arson Tip Hotline at 1-877-NO-ARSON. These tips may be eligible for a reward if they lead to an arrest.


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