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Police: Man, woman sought for setting truck on fire in Kensington; $1K reward offered

Published  February 13, 2019 10:47am EST
US
FOX 29 Philadelphia

KENSINGTON (FOX 29) - Police are asking for the public's help identifying a man and woman who they say are wanted for arson in Kensington.

Around 4 a.m. on Jan. 26, a vehicle became engulfed in glames at Amber Street and Lehigh Avenue. Surveillance video captured two suspects shortly before the incident. The man is seen approaching the truck and setting it on fire.

The owners of the truck are offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest.

Police describe the male suspect as around 20 years old with a thin build wearing a hooded sweatshirt with a design on the front. Police describe the female suspect as having a medium build, blone hair and wearing glasses.

Anyone with information about this incident or the suspects is urged to contact police. Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or texting PPD TIP (773847). Tips can also be submitted anonymously online. All tips are confidential.

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