Man Sought For Arson In Chestnut Hill

CHESTNUT HILL, PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Police are asking for the public's help identifying a man who broke into a Chestnut Hill property and set a fire.

According to police, the man seen above broke into a property on the 7600 block of Germantown Avenue at about 1 a.m. on Nov. 2.

He got into the property through the roof door and after getting inside he unplugged the surveillance system.

At 1:21 am, police and firefighters responded to the property for a fire alarm activation.

Upon arrival, they found a gas odor and kitchen gas appliances on.

There was also a fire in the hallway which had been burning but was extinguished by the sprinkler system.

Two computers were found on the roof by the door, as well.

Police described the suspect as a white man, 18 to 26 years old, standing 5 feet eight inches to 6 feet tall with a medium build.

He was wearing blue jeans, gray hooded sweatshirt, and a white baseball cap with a red brim with the letter "P" on it.

If you see this suspect do not approach, contact 911 immediately.

To submit a tip via telephone, dial (215) 686-8477 or text a tip to 773847. Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously.

All tips will be confidential.

If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, contact Det. Geliebter with the City Wide Arson Task Force at (215) 446-7873.