Arson - Excavator and car on fire - 53-year-old is suspected
After a suspected arson of two vehicles, a 53-year-old man was arrested in Arnstein (Main-Spessart district). The man was observed by neighbors as he lit up a car and a mini-loader, stated a police spokesperson. Luckily, right next to it was the local fire department's equipment house and the fire was quickly extinguished.
Subsequently, around 20 patrols searched for the known 53-year-old, as reported. He was temporarily arrested and was to be presented before an investigating judge today for the remand hearing. The damage is estimated to be in the five-figure range.
The arson incident involved a car and a mini-loader, both of which were vehicles. The police in Bavaria's Main-Spessart district responded swiftly, thanks to the proximity of the local fire department's equipment house. The arrested individual was observed carrying out the arson act.
