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Police: Man Wanted For Allegedly Starting Fire Outside South Philly Home

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Police are searching for a man who allegedly set a fire at a home in South Philadelphia.

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The incident happened on Oct. 28 at approximately 6 a.m.

An unknown white man was captured on surveillance video taking newspapers from a store.

Arson Suspect
Credit: Philadelphia Police Department

He then went to a home on the 700 block of Fitzwater Street where he placed the newspapers inside the mail slot for the home's front door to start a fire.

The fire caused only minor damage.

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Fortunately, no one was home at the time and no injuries were reported.

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