GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. —
Update:
The GRPD identified and arrested the man who was wanted for two attempted arson incidents.
They said 23-year-old Rafael Torres-Mondoza previously lived at the home, and his motive was because of bad memories from when he lived there.
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The Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD) is asking for help in identifying a person involved in two separate arson incidents on the city's northeast side.
According to GRPD, a home in the 2000 block of Swensberg Avenue NE has experienced two arson attempts since the beginning of September. Area security cameras caught both incidents on video.
The footage shows a white male attempting to set fire to the home. He appears to be wearing a black-hooded Northface jacket, black pants and black boots.
GRPD says the acts of violence are not tolerated in the city and hope someone will come forward.
Anyone with information should contact GRPD at 616-456-3400 or Silent Observer at 616-774-2345.
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