The Grand Rapids Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a subject involved in two separate arsons on the City’s Northeast side. A residence in the 2000 block of Swensberg Avenue NE has experienced two arson attempts since the beginning of September. Area security cameras caught both incidents on video. The footage clearly shows a white male attempting to set fire to the home. The subject appears to be wearing a black, hooded, Northface jacket, black pants, and black boots.
The Grand Rapids Police Department is sharing the videos with the public, and our media partners, in the hope that someone with information will come forward. These acts of violence are not tolerated in our city. We appreciate any information the public can provide about these crimes, so that we may ensure a safe community for everyone. Still photographs are attached to this release, and the two videos may be viewed on the GRPD Facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/GrandRapidsPD/
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the GRPD at 456-3400 or Silent Observer at 774-2345 or www.silentobserver.org.
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