by Alex Lloyd Gross
April 6 2023
The Dollar Tree on the 6100 block of Frankford Ave. was destroyed by fire on March 12, 2023. That you can read about here : Before that, on March 9 ,2023 about 1:00 PM a dumpster, outside of the store was intentionally set on fire. Security cameras were nearby and captured everything.
The alleged arsonist arrived on a multi-colored bicycle. He spends about an hour around the dumpster, trying to set it on fire. You can see in the below video supplied by the city the dumpster starts to smoke and a firetruck arrives soon to put it out.
The suspect on the bike wobbles his bike a few times, on video. This could be an indication that it is a stolen bike or perhaps the male is unfamiliar with the bike. Police would like to speak with him about the dumpster fire.
He has not been named in the March 12 conflagration. If you know who he is, police want to hear from you.
- If you see this suspect do not approach, contact 911 immediately.
- To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477) or text a tip to 215.686.TIPS (8477).
- Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously.
- All tips will be confidential.
If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact:
City Wide Arson Task Force:
215-783-1092
Det. Ken Golczewski
DC 23-15-016918