Suspect sought in Emeryville arson fires
EMERYVILLE A man who police noted deliberately set three vehicles on fire Saturday morning and unsuccessfully tried to set another bus and a pizza restaurant ablaze is being sought Police on Wednesday disclosed video images of the suspect in hopes of getting him identified Emeryville police are asking the inhabitants to be on the lookout for this man a suspect in the arson fires of three vehicles on June in the rear alley of a package store at San Pablo Ave The suspect first struck about a m Saturday when he set three vehicles on fire in the rear alley of Pak N Save San Pablo Ave They were a Toyota Avalon Jeep Wrangler and Honda Fit police disclosed A damage figure was not available The fires were rapidly extinguished by Alameda County firefighters and no injuries were broadcasted Emeryville Officer Baylee Worthen stated video surveillance in the area indicated the man intentionally setting the fires Related Articles In prison ex-East Bay cop enjoyed coveted firefighter role Now he can use it to dismiss his felony Crime rates decreased in Oakland last year crept up in San Jose Person shot and killed Tuesday in Fremont Alameda police say school custodian was drunk on the job made sexual remark to attendee East Bay school official explained his alleged teen rape victim having a baby would ruin so numerous lives But the cops heard everything The video also displayed the man unsuccessfully trying to set a fourth wagon on fire a Toyota Camry parked near the other vehicles Police stated the man then went to Lanesplitter Pizza Pub San Pablo Ave where he lit specific plywood in front of the building on fire The debris began to burn spreading flames onto the building before it was extinguished A motive for the arsons has not been determined Government did not release a complete description of the suspect Anyone who recognizes the suspect or has any information about the fires is required to call investigators at - - If anyone sees the suspect they are urged not to approach him but to call straightaway
