Re: ***UPDATE as of 10 p.m. on 2/27/2018*** Detectives arrested suspect, 33-year-old Brody Seiger, for two counts of first degree arson.
For more information please see news release #18-042 here: https://www.pcsoweb.com/18-042-detectives-arrest-man-for-arson-following-fires-at-two-seminole-churches-see-news-release-18-030-for-additional-information
***End of Update***
Re: ***UPDATE as of 5 p.m. on 2/7/2018***
Detectives Release a Second Surveillance Video in an Attempt to Identify Arson Suspect in Seminole
News Release #18-030
Detectives assigned to the Arson & Auto Theft Unit have released a second surveillance video showing the man they say is suspected of setting fires at two churches in Seminole. The suspect is seen in the surveillance video at about 11:39 p.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2018, walking in the area of Seminole Boulevard and 59th Avenue North, Seminole.
The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 20 to 30 years of age, thin to medium build, short hair, wearing a dark colored t-shirt, dark colored pants and dark colored shoes.
The video can be viewed on our YouTube page here: https://youtu.be/djYflp-WsvA
Anyone with information that may assist detectives in this investigation is asked to contact Detective Larry McLean of the Arson & Auto Theft Unit at 727-582-6399 or lmclean@pcsonet.com . To remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS or www.crimestoppersofpinellas.org.
***Original News Release***
Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Operations Bureau - Arson & Auto Theft Unit
Suspect - White male, approximately 20 to 30 years of age, thin to medium build, short hair, wearing a dark colored t-shirt, dark colored pants, dark colored shoes and carrying a large dark colored gym bag.
What: Detectives assigned to the Arson & Auto Theft Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an arson suspect after two churches were intentionally set on fire in Seminole.
When: The fires occurred sometime between 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2018, and 8 a.m. on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Where: The incidents occurred at the Seminole United Methodist Church at 5400 Seminole Boulevard, in Seminole and the Universal Harmony Church at 5903 Seminole Boulevard, in Seminole.
Why/How: Detectives assigned to the Arson & Auto Theft Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an arson suspect after two churches were intentionally set on fire in Seminole.
According to detectives, at about 8 a.m. on Sunday, February 4, 2018, deputies were called to the Seminole United Methodist Church and the Universal Harmony Church in Seminole, for reports of two suspicious fires.
Detectives say the fires caused minor property damage and no one was injured.
Detectives believe the fires are related and were set intentionally.
Detectives obtained surveillance video of a man who they say is a suspect in the arson investigations. The suspect is seen in the surveillance video at about 12:39 a.m. on Sunday, February 4, 2018, walking southbound in the area of Seminole Boulevard and 63rd Avenue North.
The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 20 to 30 years of age, thin to medium build, short hair, wearing a dark colored t-shirt, dark colored pants, dark colored shoes and carrying a large dark colored gym bag.
Surveillance video can be viewed on our YouTube page here: https://youtu.be/oYrLREMFtfE
The investigation continues.
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