Suspected Arsonist Spotted Buying Beverage Before Blaze: Philadelphia PD

A man accused of setting a fire behind a Philadelphia business was seen on camera picking up an iced tea minutes before the blaze, according to city police.

The suspect in the Aug. 23 Center City arson fire, according to Philadelphia police
Photo Credit: *Philadelphia Police Department*

Surveillance footage released by police.

Photo Credit: YouTube/Philadelphia Police

Mac Bullock

10/11/2023 1:47 p.m.

The suspect was recorded grabbing a drink at an unnamed restaurant around 12:50 a.m. on Aug. 23, PPD said.

By 1 a.m., the fire began on Moravian Street, behind a commercial building on the 2000 block of Sansom Street.

Anyone with information is being asked to call PPD at 215-686-8477 or submit an anonymous tip online.

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