Santa Monica Police Looking for Arson Suspect that is loose in the city.

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Police Looking for Arson Suspect

By Lookout Staff

February 23, 2010 -- A suspected arsonist is loose in the city and police would like the public's help catching him.

The suspect has set fire to parked vehicles, shrubbery, and trash bins in the residential area north of the Third Street Promenade, police said. The six incidents took place within a two-block radius between February 12 and February 22.

The Santa Monica Police Department is currently investigating the cases as related to one another, said Sgt. Jay Trisler, the police Department spokesman. There are no suspects at this time.

The arsons have occurred on the following dates, locations and times of day:

Date:	Location:	Time:	Object:
February 12, 2010	222 Washington	3:11 p.m.	Vehicles
February 13, 2010	1048 3rd Street	7:00 a.m.	Trash Bin
February 13, 2010	1032 3rd Street	10:24 p.m.	Vehicle
February 14, 2010	1032 3rd Street	5:20 a.m.	Vehicle
February 19, 2010	1025 2nd Street	12:45 p.m.	Shrubbery
February 22, 2010	1025 2nd Street	11:52 a.m.	Shrubbery

Those who have any information regarding the person(s) involved in these crimes or any other arson/suspicious fires should call Detective Heric at 310.458.8410, Sgt Trisler at 310.458.8471, or the Santa Monica Police Department (24 hours) at 310.458.8495.

Those who wish to remain anonymous should call WeTip at 1-800-47 ARSON. Those who offer information will remain completely anonymous and may be eligible for a reward if it leads to an arrest and conviction.

Callers can also contact Crime Stoppers by either calling (800) 222-TIPS, texting from your mobile, or by visiting their website at www.lacrimestoppers.org. Callers may remain anonymous and may be qualified to receive a $1,000.00 reward by Crime Stoppers