Police seek man and woman for questioning in Riverdale car arson
RIVERDALE, Ga. - A man and woman are wanted for questioning in connection with a reported arson case Thursday involving a parked car at a Riverdale supermarket.
What we know:
The fire happened after 1 p.m. at the Super H Mart located at 6335 Highway 85. According to the Riverdale Police Department, two people were seen walking around a car moments before it caught fire.
Crews with Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services quickly responded to the scene and extinguished the fire before it spread. No injuries were reported.
Investigators released video showing a man and woman believed to have intentionally set the blaze. The two were seen walking in the parking lot for a couple of minutes after the fire started before walking into the nearby woods.
What we don't know:
The names and identities of the man and woman captured on the surveillance footage have not been released.
It remains unclear what specific motive prompted the individuals to target this particular vehicle.
Authorities have not specified the exact method or materials used to intentionally ignite the car fire.
What you can do:
Anyone with information regarding this incident, or who recognizes the individuals in the footage, is asked to contact the Riverdale Police Department or the Clayton County Fire Marshal's Office.
The Riverdale Criminal Investigations Tip Line is 770-909-5432, and the Clayton County Fire Marshal's Office is 770-473-7833.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the Riverdale Police Department, who provided details on the investigation and contact numbers, as well as Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services.