Manhunt underway for arson suspect in Champaign

  • Source: WAND-TV NBC Channel 17
  • Published: 04/06/2020 06:50 AM

Authorities are searching for an arson suspect who they said set fire to an Airbnb home. A Monday press release from Champaign County Crime Stoppers said the fire happened on Sunday, March 8. Firefighters came to the 800 block of West Vine Street, where they found a fire began in the kitchen of a home. Responders learned the fire was sent intentionally. According to the release, security video showed an unidentified black man who was wearing a black stocking cap, black zip-up sweatshirt, black sweatpants with white stripes down the side and brown boots was inside of the home prior to the fire department arriving.



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