(WXYZ) — Detroit fire officials are asking for the public's help to identify a person who set fire inside Huntington Place last week.
Watch Carli Petrus's video report:
Police release video of arson suspect setting a fire inside Huntington Place
According to the Detroit Fire Department, the suspect walked into Huntington Place just before 9 a.m. on April 26.
He then used water bottles filled with gasoline and doused the carpet with it before setting it on fire.
The fire did minimal damage and officials responded quickly and extinguished the fire.
You can see the video below
Police release video of arson suspect setting a fire inside Huntington Place
Huntington Place released the following statement about the incident:
Huntington Place maintains a strong and collaborative relationship with the Detroit Police Department and the Detroit Fire Department, including the Fire Investigation Division, which is currently leading the investigation into an incident that occurred on April 28 at the convention center.
Huntington Place responded immediately and addressed the action effectively. There was no impact to guests, staff, or scheduled events.
As a public facility, Huntington Place is deeply committed to safety and maintains 24/7/365 security operations to support a safe and secure environment for all visitors.
Media inquiries regarding the investigation should be directed to the Detroit Fire Investigation Division.
