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Toronto police searching for suspect who attempted to set gas pump on fire in broad daylight

Toronto Police are searching for a male suspect who tried to set a gas pump on fire. Toronto Police Handouts

Toronto police are searching for a man wanted in connection with an arson investigation.

Police said officers responded to a call for “disorderly” people at a gas station in the Eglinton Avenue East and Ionview Road area.

Security footage released by police shows the suspect walking up to the gas station and igniting a bag before placing it next to one of the gas pumps.

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He then puts a nozzle on top of the burning bag and flees the area.

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The suspect was wearing all black clothing with his face covered.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4100 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).

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