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Reward offered for arson at Buckhead MARTA Station

ATLANTA — Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest for an arson incident.

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According to Atlanta Fire Rescue, the incident occurred on May 18 at approximately 10:30 a.m.

CSGA is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in an arson incident that occurred at the Buckhead MARTA station.

Fire officials said smoke was coming from an elevator at the station. When they arrived, the fire was out.

However, authorities said the suspect was captured on surveillance video carrying a blue duffle bag into that same elevator where he allegedly placed the duffle bag on top of a yellow cone.

AFD said the fire starts moments after the suspect appears to leave the elevator.

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Details on the suspect’s age and height are unknown.

CSGA is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information on the case.

Anyone with information or who can identify the suspect is urged to call the Crime Stoppers tipline at 404-577-8477, text CSGA to 738477, or submit a tip online.

Tipsters do not have to give their name or any identifying information to be eligible for the reward.

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