Fire Suspect Shown In Video, Authorities Need Help Identifying

CROFTON, MD — County fire officials have released video that they say shows a man suspected of starting fires in the Crofton and Gambrills area.Members of the Anne Arundel County Fire Department Fire and Explosives Investigation Unit are asking the public to help them identify a suspect wanted in a series of incendiary fires in the Crofton and Gambrills area of the county.

The man is shown in surveillance video from an area grocery store; authorities say there was no fire at that business, it just happened to be a site where cameras caught the alleged arsonist.

Anyone who can identify the suspect in the videos below by his face, clothing or mannerisms is asked to contact fire investigators via the anonymous Arson TIPS line at 410-222-TIPS (8477) or through the web at Arson Tips. Residents may also report suspicious or unusual activity to 9-1-1.

Authorities said they will release no further information about the criminal investigation at this time.

Photo and video courtesy of fire department