Suspected arsonist linked to two fires that damaged multiple Phoenix businesses; antisemitic papers found at one location, police say
Phoenix Police are asking for help in identifying and locating a suspect in two arson fires that damaged multiple businesses that 12News first reported last month.
During the investigation, police said, “antisemitic papers were found at one of the locations.”
12News obtained photos of two “papers” that suggested taking responsibility for other fires at businesses in past years. The second note threatened more fires would be set if tenants didn’t move out.
On Tuesday, police released two pictures of the suspect who they said was seen on surveillance video starting the fires on Nov. 27.
The man first set a business office complex on fire around 4 a.m., near 16th Street and Indian School Road. A doctor’s office sustained heavy damage there. Multiple other businesses were also affected by smoke.
An hour later, the man allegedly set a retail shopping center on fire near 21st and Glendale avenues.
Read more: NBC 12 (Phoenix, AZ)