Info Wanted: Sat, 340am, Arson/Vehicle Fire, 44600 Blk Andale Av, Lancaster
On Saturday, August 3, 2013, at 3:40 AM, Lancaster Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to the 44600 block of Andale Avenue, Lancaster, regarding a call of a vehicle fire. When the deputies arrived at the residence, Los Angeles County Fire Department, Engine 33, was on scene extinguishing the fire. After the fire was extinguished, fire department personnel advised the deputies that the fire appeared to be deliberately set.
The victim said a neighbor woke him up and told him that a car in the victim’s driveway was on fire.
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Arson/Explosives Detail (AED) responded and took charge of the scene and investigation. The fire caused moderate damage to the vehicle and minor damage to the residence. The damage is estimated to be approximately $4,000. No one was injured during the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Arson/Explosives Detail at (323) 881-7500 or if you wish to remain anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
Authored by:
Robert Round, Sergeant
Lancaster Sheriff’s Station
Forwarded by:
Diane Hecht, Sergeant
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