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Roanoke police identify man they say set 5 dumpster fires

Fires were set on the morning of June 26

Authorities believe this man set dumpster fires in Roanoke on June 26. (Roanoke Fire-EMS Department)

ROANOKE, Va.UPDATE

Thanks to a tip, authorities identified a man they said was a suspect in the investigation into several dumpster fires in Roanoke.

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Roanoke Fire-EMS shared the update on Thursday.

ORIGINAL STORY

Authorities are asking for help finding the man they believe set multiple dumpster fires last week.

The man pictured above, who authorities describe as someone of medium build and about 6 feet tall, was seen driving a white Hyundai Elantra that’s at least a model year 2011.

The fires were set on the morning of June 26 in the southeast area of the city.

Anyone with information about these fires or who this man is is asked to call either the City of Roanoke’s Fire Marshal’s Office at 540-853-2795 or the Roanoke Police Department at 540-344-8500.

You can also text RPD at 274637; please begin the text with “RoanokePD” to ensure it’s properly sent. Both calls and texts can remain anonymous.


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