Arson

Unknown Suspect Wanted for Arson

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the Metro Arson Strike Team (MAST) are asking assistance from the public to help identify and locate the suspect who is responsible for a fire which took place in a money exchange business at 100 W. San Ysidro Blvd. in San Diego. On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, an unidentified suspect was captured on video surveillance entering a business in the San Ysidro community of San Diego. After a failed robbery attempt of the business, the suspect started a fire inside the business and walked away.

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect is asked to call the Metro Arson Strike Team at (619) 236-6815 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send a web or mobile app tip. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. • Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Sgt. Rick Pechin at (619) 236-7765 or email at rpechin@pd.sandiego.gov. • Inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to SDPD Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org.

Information Wanted for Arson In City Heights

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Metro Arson Strike Team (MAST) are asking assistance from the public to help identify and locate anyone with information relating to a residential house fire, which took place in the City Heights area of San Diego. 

On January 12, 2022, at about 4:00 a.m., a fire was reported at a residence located in the 4800 block of Wightman St, in San Diego. The fire is believed to be intentionally set and the incident is still under investigation. At the time of the fire, there was a family sleeping inside of the residence, however they were uninjured. The damage caused by the fire is estimated at approximately $35,000. 

Anyone with information is asked to call the Metro Arson Strike Team at (619) 236-6240 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit our website at sdcrimestoppers.org to learn how to submit an anonymous web or mobile app tip. 

  • Media inquiries about this case should be directed Lieutenant Adam Sharki at (619) 531-2675 or email at asharki@pd.sandiego.gov.

  • Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez.@sdsheriff.org .


Unknown Suspect Wanted for Arson

UP TO $1000 REWARD

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San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the Metro Arson Strike Team (MAST) are asking assistance from the public to help identify and locate the suspect who is responsible for intentionally setting a fire, which took place in the San Ysidro area of San Diego. 

On August 6, 2021, at 7:26 p.m., an unknown suspect intentionally set fire to the front doors of Southwestern College Higher Education Center located at 460 W. San Ysidro Boulevard, in San Diego. At the time of the fire, there was an employee inside the building, however they were uninjured. The damage caused by the fire is estimated at approximately $5,000. 

Suspect’s Description: 

The suspect is described as a light skinned adult male wearing a white baseball hat, black long-sleeved shirt, dark jeans, and black sneakers. The suspect arrived at the location driving a black 4-door Dodge Charger with red racing stripes, red fender hash marks above the front wheel wells, and black 5-spoke style rims. 

Surveillance cameras captured images of the suspect and his vehicle.

https://youtu.be/0NaD_StkO5M 

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect is asked to call the Metro Arson Strike Team at (619) 236-6240 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit our website at sdcrimestoppers.org to learn how to submit an anonymous web or mobile app tip. 

  • Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Sergeant Rick Pechin at (619) 236-7765 or email at rpechin@pd.sandiego.gov.

  • Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez.@sdsheriff.org .


Unknown Suspect(s) Wanted for Arson

UP TO $1000 REWARD

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San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the Metro Arson Strike Team (MAST) are asking assistance from the public to help identify and locate the suspect(s) who is responsible for intentionally setting several fires, which took place in the North Park area of San Diego. 

On August 2, 2021, between 1:00 a.m. and 1:20 a.m., an unknown suspect intentionally set four separate fires in the North Park area of San Diego. The suspect lit two different parked vehicles on fire along the 3600 block of Villa Terrace, a trash can and fence along the 3800 block of Pershing Avenue, a parked vehicle on the 2800 block of Capps Street, and an exterior wall of a building in the 3700 block of 31st Street. The total damage caused by the fires is estimated at approximately $50,000. 

Investigators are still trying to determine if more than one suspect is responsible for setting these fires. 

Suspect’s Description: 

The suspect is described as a White or Hispanic male, in his 30’s to 40’s, thin to average build, short hair, wearing a backpack, t-shirt, pants, adidas shoes, and riding a bicycle. The bicycle appears to be a dark-colored beach cruiser with a light-colored seat, a front basket, and a cup/cell phone holder near the right-side handlebar. 

***A surveillance camera captured images of the suspect at one of the fire scenes. The images can be found on pages 2 and 3 of this release. A link to view a video of the suspect can be found below.*** 

https://youtu.be/ItRlBNnHqQk 

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect(s) is asked to call the Metro Arson Strike Team at (619) 236-6240 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit our website at sdcrimestoppers.org to learn how to submit an anonymous web or mobile app tip. 

  • Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Sergeant Rick Pechin at (619) 236-7765 or email at rpechin@pd.sandiego.gov.

  • Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez.@sdsheriff.org .


Unknown Suspect Wanted for Arson

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UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the Metro Arson Strike Team (MAST) are asking assistance from the public to help identify and locate the suspect who is responsible for an arson, which took place in the Sorrento Valley area of San Diego.

On February 3, 2021 at approximately 2:11 a.m., an unidentified male poured a liquid believed to be gasoline on a Lexus IS-300 and a Toyota Tundra, which were parked in a driveway in the 10600 block of Arbor Heights Lane. The suspect then used a lighter to ignite the gasoline, which caused fire damage to both vehicles. The suspect ran to a white 4-door sedan that was parked in the street. The suspect was last seen driving northbound on Arbor Heights Lane.

Both burned vehicles were a total loss. Damage is estimated at approximately $13,000.

***Surveillance cameras captured video of the suspect. A link to view a video of the incident can be found below.*** https://youtu.be/aO8YjdjFBjE

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect is asked to call the Metro Arson Strike Team at (619) 236-6815 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit our website at sdcrimestoppers.org to learn how to submit an anonymous web or mobile app tip. 

  • Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Sergeant Rick Pechin at (619) 236-7765 or email at rpechin@pd.sandiego.gov. 

  • Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez.@sdsheriff.org .

Suspect Wanted for Arson

Up to $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department's Bomb/Arson Unit want the public's help to identify and locate the suspect who started a structure fire in Vista. 

On January 17th just after 2:00 a.m., deputies from the Vista Sheriff's Station responded to a fire behind the La Mexicana Market in the 400 block of N. Santa Fe Avenue. The fire started in the alley behind the business and rapidly spread to neighboring businesses. Several apartments located above the market were also evacuated. The fire caused an estimated $2,000,000 in damage. 

Suspect’s Description: 

The suspect is described as a Hispanic man between 20 and 35-years-old with dark short hair and a heavy build. He was wearing a gray sweatshirt, dark colored shorts, white socks and dark colored shoes. 

Anyone with information about the suspect or his whereabouts is asked to call the Sheriff’s Bomb/Arson Unit at (619) 550-8158. You can also call the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit our website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org to learn how to submit an anonymous web or mobile app tip. 

  • Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Sheriff's Bomb/Arson Detective Arnold Van Lingen at (619) 540-6051 or email at Arnold.VanLingen@sdsheriff.org.

  • Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to SDPD Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Sheriff's Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez.@sdsheriff.org.

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Suspect Wanted for Arson

UP TO $1000 REWARD

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San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department's Bomb/Arson Unit are asking assistance from the public to help identify and locate the suspect who is responsible for starting a vegetation fire in the City of San Marcos. 

On Thursday, December 10th at 11:53 a.m., witnesses reported a vegetation fire at 1111 La Moree Road in San Marcos. Deputies from the San Marcos Sheriff's Station and personnel from the San Marcos Fire Department responded to the fire. 

The fire burned approximately 100 square feet and burned near a Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall. No structures were damaged; however, investigators determined the fire was intentionally set and is being investigated as arson. Nearby surveillance cameras captured images of the suspect. 

 Suspect Description: 

The suspect is described as an adult White male wearing a gray sweatshirt and black shorts. He was carrying a brown backpack and riding a mountain bike. 

Video of the fire can be downloaded here: https://spaces.hightail.com/space/jujhfPJtPq

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect is asked to call the Sheriff’s Bomb/Arson Unit at (619) 550-8158 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit our website at sdcrimestoppers.org to learn how to submit an anonymous web or mobile app tip. 

  • Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Sheriff's Bomb/Arson Detective Arnold Van Lingen at (619) 540-6051 or email at Arnold.VanLingen@sdsheriff.org.

  • Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.

  • Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez.@sdsheriff.org.



Unknown Suspect Wanted for Arson

Fire and Property Damage

Fire and Property Damage

UP TO $2,500 REWARD OFFERED

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department's Bomb/Arson Unit are asking for the public's help to identify and locate the suspect responsible for starting a structure fire in Pala.  

On Monday, August 10, 2020 between 9:15 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., a fire broke out on an abandoned property located in the 1700 block of Portillo Road in Pala. The fire was first seen by a citizen walking by in the grass near an abandoned vehicle that was parked in front of the abandoned residence. Neighbors called 9-1-1 and attempted to put out the fire. The fire grew and spread to the vehicle and abandoned residence. The Pala Fire Department responded and put out the flames.  The fire was determined to be suspicious in nature.  The Sheriff’s Bomb/Arson Unit is investigating the incident.

A neighbor’s video surveillance captured an unknown subject walking in the area prior to the fire.

  

***Friends of the victim are offering a $1,500 reward in addition to Crime Stoppers’ $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.***

 Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect is asked to call the Sheriff’s Bomb/Arson Unit at (619) 660-3303 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $2,500 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.   Visit our website at sdcrimestoppers.org to learn how to submit an anonymous web or mobile app tip. 

  • Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Detective Dan Wilson at (619) 660-3303 or email at Dan.Wilson@sdsheriff.org. 

  • Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez.@sdsheriff.org.  

Unknown Suspect Wanted for Arson

UP TO $1000 REWARD

Jumping Turtle Bar and Grill

Jumping Turtle Bar and Grill

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the Sheriff’s Department's Bomb/Arson Unit are asking the public's assistance to help identify and locate the suspect responsible for a structure fire in the City of San Marcos.

On Saturday, May 16th just after 2:00 p.m., witnesses reported a structure fire at the Jumping Turtle Bar and Grill located in the 1600 block of Capalina Road in San Marcos. The fire was located at the rear of the abandoned business. A witness reported seeing a suspect running away from the location. Sheriff's Bomb/Arson Investigators determined the fire was intentionally set and is being investigated as arson.

Suspect Description: The suspect is described as a White man in his late teens or early 20's with black hair, wearing a floral face mask and carrying a skateboard. ***Pictures of the structure fire can be found on page 2 of this release*** Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect is asked to call the San Diego Sheriff’s Department Bomb Arson Unit at (619) 550-8158 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit our website at sdcrimestoppers.org to learn how to submit an anonymous web or mobile app tip.

  • Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Sergeant Greg Hampton at (619) 550-8158 or email at Greg.Hampton@sdsheriff.org.

  • Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez.@sdsheriff.org

Unknown Suspect Wanted for Arson

UP TO $1000 REWARD

Suspect for Arson

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the Metro Arson Strike Team (MAST) are asking assistance from the public to help identify and locate the suspect who is responsible for a vehicle fire, which took place in the City Heights area of San Diego. 

On Monday, March 9, 2020, at 4:16 a.m., an unknown suspect walked to the east alley of the 4100 block of Highland Avenue and set a Ford Ranger pickup truck on fire. The fire engulfed the truck and damaged the carport where the vehicle was parked. The suspect then walked east on the 4400 block of Orange Avenue and fled the scene. The damage to the vehicle and carport is estimated at $13,000. 

Suspect’s Description: 

The suspect is described as a possible Hispanic male, wearing a dark t-shirt, blue jeans, red shoes, and a dark cap with an unknown logo on it. 

A surveillance camera captured video and a still image of the suspect.

A link to view a video can be found below. https://youtu.be/ThMY25jtUhc 

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect is asked to call the Metro Arson Strike Team at (619) 236-6815 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit our website at sdcrimestoppers.org to learn how to submit an anonymous web or mobile app tip. 

  • Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Sergeant Rick Pechin at (619) 236-7765 or email at rpechin@pd.sandiego.gov. 

  • Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez.@sdsheriff.org . 

Unknown Suspect Wanted for Arson

Arson Suspect

Arson Suspect

 San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Metro Arson Strike Team (MAST) are asking for the public’s assistance to help identify and locate the person responsible for starting a fire to a business, which occurred in the Talmadge area of San Diego. 

On January 12, 2020, at approximately 12:30 a.m., an unknown suspect rode a bicycle up to the front doors of AA Fashion, located at 4644 El Cajon Boulevard, in San Diego. 

The suspect set the business on fire, causing damage estimated at $1,000,000 and is a total loss. 

Suspect’s Description: 

UP TO $1000 REWARD OFFERED

The suspect is described as an unknown race male, wearing a baseball cap, a waist length coat, and dark shoes with white soles. The suspect was riding a BMX-style bicycle with what appears to be a plastic shopping bag hanging from the handle bars. 

https://youtu.be/qCHfIOLT9Ow 

Anyone with information on the identity and or location of the suspect is asked to call the San Diego Metro Arson Strike Team at (619) 236-6815 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips. 

  • Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Lieutenant Julie Epperson at (619) 533-5752 or email at Jepperson@pd.sandiego.gov. 

  • Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org. 

Unknown Suspect Wanted for Arson

UP TO $1000 REWARD

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San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Metro Arson Strike Team (MAST) are asking for the public’s assistance to help identify and locate the person responsible for starting multiple fires, which occurred in the Ocean Beach and Point Loma areas of San Diego. 

On September 28, 2019, between the early morning hours of 12:30 a.m. and 5:03 a.m., six separate fires occurred in the Ocean Beach and Point Loma areas. Investigators believe the same suspect is responsible for all six cases and they are being investigated as arson. The suspect ignited various items in and nearby the backyards of several homes. A white compact SUV similar to a Toyota RAV4 was seen in the 4100 block of Catalina Place, just before a fire was discovered at that location. 

List of Cases: 

12:30 a.m. 4500 Muir Avenue 

1:12 a.m. 2100 Froude Street 

2:22 a.m. 4300 Piedmont Drive 

2:50 p.m. 4117 Catalina Place 

4:04 a.m. 4300 Monaco Street 

5:03 a.m. 3900 La Cresta Drive 

A link to view a video can be found below. 

https://youtu.be/hlQymJNosA8 

Anyone with information on the identity and or location of the person responsible for starting these fires is asked to call the San Diego Metro Arson Strike Team at (619) 236-6815 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips. 

  • Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Sergeant Rick Pechin at (619) 236-7765 or email at rpechin@pd.sandiego.gov. 

  • Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org. 


Unknown Suspect Wanted for Arson

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Up to $1,000 Reward Offered 

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the Metro Arson Strike Team (MAST) are asking assistance from the public to help identify and locate the suspect who is responsible for a vehicle fire, which took place in the parking lot of the Iris Trolley Station located at 3120 Iris Avenue, in San Diego. 

On Friday, August 3, 2018, at about 8:30 a.m., an unidentified suspect was captured on video surveillance entering a yellow Ford Mustang while parked at the Iris Trolley Station. The suspect started a fire inside the vehicle and walked away. 

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect is asked to call the Metro Arson Strike Team at (619) 236-6815 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips. 

  • Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Sgt. Rick Pechin at (619) 236-7765 or email at rpechin@pd.sandiego.gov . 

  • Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov 


Suspicious House Fire in Bonsall

San Diego County Crime Stoppers, along with investigators from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Bomb/Arson Unit, are asking for the public’s assistance in providing any information on a suspicious house fire in the Bonsall area. 

On June 5, 2018, at 4:51 a.m., Sheriff Deputies, along with the North County Fire Department, responded to a residential structure fire in the 31000 block of Via Puerta Del Sol in the community of Bonsall. The Sheriff’s Bomb/Arson Unit was requested and responded to the location to conduct an investigation into the cause of the fire. 

No injuries occurred as a result of this fire. The damage caused to the structure is estimated at $900,000. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Investigators are asking any witnesses to this fire to please contact them.

If you have any information on this fire please call the Sheriff’s Bomb/Arson Unit at (619) 956-4980 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips can be found on our website www.sdcrimestoppers.org. 

• Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Detective Arnold Van Lingen at (619) 660-3301 or email at Arnold.VanLingen@sdsheriff.org. 

• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov.

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Anthony Ramon Saldana

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DOB  1-9-1988  (30)
Hispanic male
5’11” tall  235 lbs.
Brown hair  brown eyes

Anthony Saldana is wanted by the San Diego Fugitive Task Force for an outstanding felony warrant ($100,000 bail) for arson and burglary.  Saldana has previous convictions for assault with a deadly weapon, multiple burglaries, and possession of a controlled substance for sales.  Saldana is known to frequent the El Cajon area.

Unknown Suspect Wanted for Arson

Up to $1,000 Reward Offered

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Metro Arson Strike Team (MAST) are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating an unknown suspect wanted for intentionally setting a hot dog cart on fire.

On Sunday, September 24, 2017, at approximately 5:45 a.m., an unknown suspect lit the canvas cover to a Brooklyn Dogs hot dog cart on fire. The cart was parked near the main staircase to Horton Plaza at Broadway Circle and adjacent to Horton Plaza Park. The fire extended to the cart and caused an estimated $8,000.00 in damages. An unidentified person was seen running from the area at the time of the fire.

Photo of hot dog cart on fire

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Anyone with information about this arson case is asked to call the San Diego Metro Arson Strike Team at (619) 236-6815 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477.  Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.  Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips.  

Unknown Suspect(s) Wanted for Arson

Up to $1,000 Reward Offered  

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Metro Arson Strike Team (MAST) are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating an unknown suspect(s) wanted for intentionally setting two separate fires at schools in the Carmel Valley area. 

On August 9, 2017, at approximately 9:53 p.m., an unknown suspect(s) lit a storage container on fire on the campus of Ocean Air Elementary School located at 11444 Canter Heights Drive, in San Diego. The storage container was positioned next to the exterior wall of one of the classrooms. As the fire increased in size and intensity, it traveled from the storage container into the wall of a classroom and caused an estimated $25,000 in damage. 

On August 13, 2017, at approximately 10:23 p.m., an unknown suspect(s) lit a storage container on fire on the campus of Sage Canyon Elementary School located at 5290 Harvest Run Drive, in San Diego. The storage container was positioned next to an exterior wall of one of the school buildings. The fire sprinklers were activated and controlled the fire until firefighters arrived to extinguish the blaze. A witness walking his dog in the park next to the school saw three unknown race males running towards a dark colored sedan and drove away southbound on Harvest Run Drive at a high rate of speed.  

Due to the nature of the fires, the close proximity of the two schools, and the times of occurrence, investigators believe the two incidents are related.  

Anyone with information about these arson cases is asked to call the San Diego Metro Arson Strike Team at (619) 236-6815 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips. 

  • Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Sergeant Rick Pechin at (619) 236-7765 or email at rpechin@pd.sandiego.gov.
  • Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Adriana Uribe at (619) 531-1547 or email at adriana.uribe@sdsheriff.org.

Unknown Suspect(s) Wanted for Vista Vehicle Arson

Up to $1,000 Reward Offered  

San Diego County Crime Stoppers along with investigators from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department’s Bomb/Arson Unit are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating an unknown suspect(s) wanted for intentionally setting a vehicle on fire in Vista. 

On August 4, 2017, at approximately 1:16 a.m., the Vista Fire Department and deputies from the Vista Sheriff's Station responded to a vehicle fire in the 1900 block of Cherrywood Street. Firefighters put out the fire. A Toyota Sequoia, two Jet Ski’s, a trailer and surrounding vegetation were all destroyed by the fire. A person driving a dark colored sedan was seen leaving the area just prior to the arson.  

Investigators are asking for any witnesses to this incident to contact them.

Photo of burned Toyota Sequoia from the scene

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect(s) is asked to call the Sheriff’s Bomb/Arson Unit at (619) 550-8158 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477.  Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Information on how to send anonymous emails and mobile app tips can be found on our website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org.

  • Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Detective Arnold Van Lingen at (619) 660-3301 or email at arnold.vanlingen@sdsheriff.org.
  • Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov.