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On 4/16/15 at approx 10:30AM the Hackettstown Police responded to the Topo Restaurant (218 Main St) in reference to a criminal mischief complaint. The officer observed a table umbrella that had been burned and the cause of the fire was a direct ignition source. Also on 4/16/15, the officer responded to 210 Main St for a report of a burglary. It was determined that the suspect entered the structure and attempted to light the plastic coverings that were placed on the windows due to renovation on fire. That fire was also started by a direct ignition. On the exterior of 210 Main St the suspect attempted to light the end of a coax cable on fire. On 4/16/15 at approx 4:25AM the Hackettstown Police and the Hackettstown Fire Department responded to a dumpster fire in the rear of Michael’s Salon (220 Main St). Through video surveillance that has been obtained, it showed the suspect using a lighter to ignite the umbrella. The suspect would light the umbrella, then walk a short distance away to watch it burn. The suspect was then last seen walking on Rt46(Main St)East and onto West Plane St. Approximately 5 minutes later, the vehicle pictured was seen exiting West Plane St and turned left onto RT46 west. Approximately 10 minutes later, the same vehicle was observed traveling west on Rt46 again, going past the scenes. At this time, it’s unsure if the vehicle is related to the crimes. The crimes occurred on 4/16/15 between midnight and 5:00AM. Anyone with information on the individual or the vehicle is asked to call the Hackettstown Police Department at 908-852-3300 or 908-852-3302.