Fort Worth Fire Department asks for public's help in finding arson suspect

FWFD asks for public's help in finding arson suspect

The Fort Worth Fire Department is asking for the public's help in identifying an arson suspect accused of setting a vehicle on fire in a Fort Worth neighborhood.

FORT WORTH, Texas - The Fort Worth Fire Department is asking for the public's help in identifying an arson suspect accused of setting a vehicle on fire in a Fort Worth neighborhood.

What we know:

The department's Bureau of Criminal Investigations is searching for a woman whose image was clearly captured on security cameras just before 5 p.m. on June 8.

She's accused of torching a van that was parked at a home in the 4300 block of Littlejohn Avenue on the city's east side.

The fire investigators released two photos of her and a photo of the Mercedes vehicle.

"Anybody that can identify the person in the photo or has information on the car in the photo and how those two, that individual can be tied back to that vehicle in question is what we're looking for right now to help us out in this case," said Sgt. Craig Trojecek. 

Credit: Fort Worth Fire Department Bureau of Criminal Investigations

What we don't know:

Fire officials said in order to protect the integrity of the investigation, they are not revealing specific details about the case. 

However, investigators do suspect the van was targeted, and not randomly selected. It was about to be retrofitted by a third party to become a delivery vehicle.

What you can do:

A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest.

Anyone with information is urged to call or text 817-586-9125 or 866-392-3922. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 817-469-8477 or online at www.469tips.com.