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Forest Hills arsonist caught on video again, this time with firearm

Police released surveillance of  a suspect wanted in connection to a pattern of arsons in Forest Hills.
Photo courtesy of NYPD

The serial arsonist who has set fire to Forest Hills homes on seven occasions was caught on surveillance video pulling out a handgun from his sock.

Police released a video of the suspect walking along 112th Street and 68th Drive on Nov. 8 at 7:20 p.m. In the video he is covered from head to toe and is wearing all white. The suspect stops to remove a gun from his left ankle and then transfers the firearm to his right pocket.

Anyone with information in regards to these incidents is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (8477).  The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.