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Police Release Surveillance Video Of Alleged Arsonist

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Police are hoping surveillance video leads them to an alleged arsonist.

Police have released video showing a suspect appearing to light a fire in a trash can, with the fire then spreading to a nearby car.

The incident happened on Jan. 27 along the 700 block of North 5th Street in Northern Liberties around 5:40 a.m.

There were no injuries.

If you recognize the suspect, contact Philadelphia police.

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