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Caught On Video: Suspected Arsonist Sets Vehicle On Fire In Crenshaw District

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Police Tuesday were searching for a suspected arsonist who was caught on camera setting a vehicle on fire.

The incident took place sometime between Sunday night and early Monday morning in the 4700 block of W. Jefferson Street in the Crenshaw district, officials said.

The owner of the vehicle, Vincenzo Marranca, said he woke up to the damage after he spent the night in the building where he rents a space.

Security video shows the suspect grabbing trash from a bin, placing it under the car and setting it on fire.

Police believe the same suspect has vandalized other vehicles in the area.

No suspect description was given.

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