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Police: Man Wanted For Arson At Kensington Smoke Shop

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Philadelphia police are looking to identify a man wanted for allegedly starting a fire inside a smoke shop in the city's Kensington neighborhood. Investigators say several individuals forced their way into the Kensington Smoke Shop, at 1816 E. Allegheny Ave., and looted the business.

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The incident happened on June 1, around 11:30 p.m.

Shortly after midnight, a man is seen lighting objects on top of a table in an office area.

The fire spread, causing heavy damage to the property.

The suspect is described as a white male approximately 28-35 years old, with a thin build, clean-shaven beard and mustache. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, a tan or beige jacket with a dark-colored zipper and dark buttons, dark pants, white sneakers and was possibly wearing an Eagles hat.

He is believed to have a tattoo with a name or lettered writing on the left side of the neck.

If you have any information on this incident, call police.

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