Miami-Dade County

Video shows arson suspect setting car on fire in NE Miami-Dade: Sheriff

It happened at around 5 a.m. in the parking lot complex of Grand Courts, an apartment complex at 280 Sierra Drive on Feb. 21.

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Authorities are searching for the suspect who they say set a car on fire in northeast Miami-Dade last month.

It happened at around 5 a.m. in the parking lot of Grand Courts, an apartment complex at 280 Sierra Drive on Feb. 21.

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The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said the suspect poured an "unknown, ignitable liquid" on a car and left the parking lot. Then they came back, lit something and threw it at the vehicle.

The flames also damaged neighboring vehicles.

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Video released Thursday of the suspect shows what appears to be a man carrying a red gas canister. He was wearing a dark-colored shirt, dark-colored shorts with stripes and sandals, the sheriff's office said.

Video provided by the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office shows an arson suspect sought by authorities.

A motive for the alleged arson was not immediately known.

A reward of up to $5,000 is available for a tip leading to an arrest.

Anyone with information should reach out to Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477).

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