Identity Of Dundalk Arsonist Sought By Police

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — The Baltimore County Police Department needs the public's help in identifying the suspect who started a fire at the State Farm office located in the 1700 block of Poplar Place in Dundalk. The fire was set Nov. 16.

Just before 8:30 p.m., the suspect rode up to the front of the State Farm office on a dirt bike and parked. He got off the dirt bike, threw a flammable device through the front window of the business and then drove away on the dirt bike. The business was closed at the time and no one was injured, according to a police report. Images of the suspect were captured on nearby security video. The dirt bike appears to have silver tape and distinctive stickers or decals on the front of it.

Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Department's arson unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident. If anyone recognizes the suspect or has any information, call detectives at 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.