Santa Monica police have released two images of an arson suspect possibly connected to portable toilet fire earlier this month.
SMPD Sgt. Rudy Camarena said on Nov. 10 at approximately 5:03 pm the Santa Monica Police Department and the Santa Monica Fire Department responded to the rear of 1410 3rd St. Promenade regarding a portable toilet fire.
“A witness reported seeing the above depicted suspect go inside a portable toilet while carrying a cardboard box and then exiting without the cardboard box,” Camarena said. “Within minutes the portable toilet was ablaze.”
The suspect is described as a white male, 5’9” to 5’11″, medium build, wearing a black hooded jacket and gray shorts with orange trim.
If you witnessed the incident or have additional information, contact either Detective Robert D’Andrea at 310.458.2201 ext. 6679 robert.dandrea@smgov.net, Sergeant William Heric 310.458.8453 or the SMPD Watch Commander (24 hours a day) 310.458.8427.
