PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Arson Task Force is actively seeking the public’s help in identifying those responsible for two fires at a car dealership located on Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia. The first fire took place on March 28, 2023, at around 12:35 AM, while the second incident happened on March 31, 2023, at approximately 1:04 AM.
Surveillance footage from the dealership’s camera captured the suspects arriving at the scene, hopping a fence, starting the fire, and then leaving through a rear alleyway on Leonard Street towards Robbins Avenue. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the suspects or the incidents to come forward.
Those who have information are encouraged to contact the City Wide Arson Task Force at 215-783-1092 or Det. Ken Golczewski at #897. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Philadelphia Police’s electronic form or by dialing 215.686.TIPS (8477) or texting a tip to the same number. All tips will be kept confidential.