Security Video Shows Car Fire Being Set In Southington: Report

SOUTHINGTON, CT — A Sunday morning car fire in Southington was deliberately set, police said, citing a home surveillance video.

In a report released Monday, police said the entire incident was captured on the home surveillance system.

The fire broke out at 4:42 a.m. on Hart Street, fire officials said. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire. Police said the home's surveillance system showed a person approach the front door of the residence with what appears to be a "water bottle type receptacle." The suspect is then seen pouring a liquid in various areas between the front door of the home and the vehicle and then pouring the liquid onto the vehicle, which he then set on fire, a report indicates.

As the vehicle became engulfed in flames, the suspect then left the camera's view while heading east, police said.

Southington Police Detectives are currently investigating the incident and are looking for any witnesses or video. Anyone with any information on the fire is being asked to contact Detective
James Armack at 860-378-1649.