Philly Police Searching for Biker Who Set Garage On Fire

PHILADELPHIA (CBS)—City police are searching for a man they say set a resident's garage on fire.

It happened on Monday around 7:35 p.m. in the 6100 block of North 4th Street.

Video surveillance captured a man on a BMX-style bike riding behind a residence and igniting a garage.

The suspect then flees the scene on his bike.

Police believe the suspect may have suffered burns or damaged clothing as a result of the blaze.

Anyone with any information is asked to call police at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or text a tip to PPD TIP or 773847.

No one was injured during the incident.

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