More fires are being set across Forest Hills.
Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect wanted for setting three rubbish fires on Austin Street on the night of Dec. 9.
According to police, the suspect set three rubbish fires between the hours of 11:49 p.m. and midnight: one on the side of 69-02 Austin St., one opposite of 69-30 Austin St. and in front of 68-40 Austin St.
Police said this rash of fires is not connected to the recent arson pattern in which a firebug torched residential construction sites in Forest Hills.
Surveillance video of this suspect at the second location can be seen below.
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 and messages are kept confidential.
