LAFD Releases Surveillance Video of Hollywood Temple Arsonist

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On Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 8:43 AM, the Los Angeles Fire Department was summoned by law enforcement officials to commence a post-fire investigation at the Temple Israel of Hollywood at 7300 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood.

In a media statement, the Los Angeles Police Department described a burglary during which a small fire was set in a temple classroom. The fire was reportedly extinguished prior to the Police Officer's arrival. There were no injuries, and damage to the synagogue school was described as minimal.

Pursuant of protocol, the multi-agency House of Worship Arson Task Force was deployed, bringing local specialists from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives as well as the Federal Bureau of Investigation to join Investigators from the Los Angeles Police and Fire Departments.

With concurrence of the investigation team, the Los Angeles Fire Department has released video and still images of the suspect.

The suspect is described as a slender white male between 27 and 30 years old, 5' 11" tall, weighing 180 lbs., with brown hair and a close-cropped beard. He was reportedly wearing a beanie, gray long-sleeve shirt and dark jeans - and carrying a green duffle bag with backstraps.

Those with information about the suspect are asked to notify the Los Angeles Fire Department Arson / Counter-Terrorism Section at (213) 485-6095.

Republished with permission of the Los Angeles Fire Department. View original article here.