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Bakersfield Fire Department asks for help identifying arson suspect

According to the BFD, the man set fire to a vehicle parked at the Motel 6 on White Lane on Tues, June 6. The fire allegedly caused "major fire damage," rendering the vehicle "a total loss."
Man wanted for Motel 6 arson
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Bakersfield Fire Department is asking the public for help identifying and finding a man who is suspected of committing arson in South Bakersfield.

According to the BFD, the man set fire to the passenger area inside a vehicle parked at the Motel 6 on White Lane on Tues, June 6. The fire allegedly caused "major fire damage," rendering the vehicle "a total loss."

The man is described as being Black. He was seen on a surveillance camera wearing a short-sleeve blue shirt with black jeans. He was seen riding a black mountain bike.

Anyone with information on the man is asked to call the BFD's Fire Tip Hotline at (877) 347-3827 or (661) 326-3691.



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