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SEPTA Transit Police Arrest Man In Relation To 2 Arson Cases

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- SEPTA Transit Police made an arrest Monday in two cases of arson on the Broad Street Line. Authorities say late Saturday night, the suspect lit his shirt and a cone on fire at the Susquehanna-Dauphin station.

SEPTA Transit Police Searching For Suspect Who Allegedly Committed Arson

Then, he rode to the Ellsworth-Federal station and set a trash can on fire.

An officer recognized the suspect early Monday at the Somerset station.

SEPTA has not released his identity, but says he's 33-year-old.

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