Fire Department seeks arson suspect

*The Fire Department seeks information on this man captured by a surveillance camera. [FCFRD]*

Investigators from the Fairfax County Fire Department are seeking the public’s help in identifying a person of interest related to a fire at the Oozie Café & Restaurant (Oozie Chicken Plus) at 5624 Columbia Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads.

A man set fire to the restaurant at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Feb. 22. The restaurant was unoccupied at the time.

The suspect is approximately 5 feet, seven inches. He is in his late 30s to mid-40s; has short, dark hair; and was last seen wearing all dark clothing.

Anyone with information about the fire should contact Capt. Richard Gundert with the Office of the Fire Marshal, Fire Investigation Section, at (703) 246-4711 or [email protected]. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

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