PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a suspect wanted in connection to a recent arson.
Det. Ken Golczewski with the City Wide Arson Task Force alleges that on May 13, 2023, at approximately 11:15 PM, a nuisance fire was reported on the 300 block of North Broad Street. The fire would extend and cause significant damage to a commercial theatre company nearby. The ATF Arson and Explosives Task Force is requesting the public assistance in identifying the male in a released video segment who was in the area when the fire occurred.
The suspect is a white male, between 30-35 years old with reddish-brown hair and a beard. He was last seen wearing beige shorts, black t-shirt, blue sneakers and has multiple tattoos.
If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, contact Det. Ken Golczewski #897 with the City Wide Arson Task Force at 215-783-1092.
Information is subject to change at any time as additional details may emerge. Information, a criminal complaint, or an arrest is not a declaration of guilt. A suspect, arrestee, or defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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