5 cars catch fire overnight in Mesa, arsonist still on the loose - KTRE.com | Lufkin and Nacogdoches, Texas

5 cars catch fire overnight in Mesa, arsonist still on the loose

Posted: Updated:
By Steven Thorvardson - email
(Source: Jose Miguel / CBS 5 News) Five cars were set on fire at a Mesa apartment complex Tuesday night. (Source: Jose Miguel / CBS 5 News) Five cars were set on fire at a Mesa apartment complex Tuesday night.
MESA, AZ (CBS5) -

Mesa Police are searching for a tall, white man who they believe could be responsible for setting five cars on fire overnight.

The incidents occurred between 12:30 a.m. and 2:45 a.m. at apartment complexes in the area near University and Dobson Road.

A motive for the crimes is yet to be established.

Anyone with any information about these incidents is encouraged to call the Mesa Police Department.

Copyright 2012 CBS 5 (Meredith Corporation). All rights reserved.

  • KTRE.com RSS News Feeds RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is an easy way for you to keep up with all of your favorite news and information.
    KTRE.com RSS News Feeds RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is an easy way for you to keep up with all of your favorite news and information. An RSS feed contains headlines and links to full news stories

  • Get news, weather, sports, movie and TV listings, stocks, flight tracker, and more, anytime, anywhere on your cell phone or PDA with KTRE 9 To Go! Click here for details.
    Get news, weather, sports, and video anytime, anywhere on your smart phone with the KTRE 9 To Go mobile app! Click here for details

  • The StormTracker 9 Weather mobile app offers interactive radar, video and text forecasts, alerts and much more to help you plan your day and to be on alert for severe weather.
    The StormTracker 9 Weather mobile app offers interactive radar, video and text forecasts, alerts, and much more to help you plan your day and to be on alert for severe weather.

  • Curious about East Texas Weather? Want to get the latest weather stories? Check out the weather blog. You never know what a meteorologist is thinking!
    Curious about East Texas Weather? Want to get the latest weather stories? Check out the weather blog. You never know what a meteorologist is thinking!