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Cleveland Division of Fire seeking arson suspect who set car ablaze: Watch the surveillance video

The incident took place on May 31 near the intersection of Franklin and West 48th Street. Call the Cleveland Fire Arson Unit at 216-664-6380 if you have information.

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Division of Fire is seeking the public's help in tracking down a male suspect wanted for the aggravated arson of a car last month. 

Fire officials say the incident took place on May 31 at 11:10 p.m. at the area of West 48th Street and Franklin Blvd. Surveillance video shows the suspect, dressed in a yellow top, pouring gasoline in the interior and exterior of a black-colored vehicle. The suspect then set the car on fire and left the scene as flames engulfed the vehicle. He then climbed over a white fence and disappeared from view. 

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If you have any information regarding the identity of this male, call Fire Arson Unit at 216-664-6380 or Crimestoppers at 216-25-CRIME. Cash reward may be available.

This is a developing story. Stay with 3News for more details as they become available. 

You can watch surveillance video of the incident below:

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