Crime & Safety
Man Sought For Mt Airy Arson: Philadelphia Police
Police said Mark Perkins, 65, is sought in connection with a March 1 arson incident on Cliveden Street in Mt. Airy.
MT. AIRY, PHILADELPHIA — Police in Philadelphia are asking for help finding a man accused of arson in Mt. Airy.
According to police, Mark Perkins, 65, is sought in connection with a residential arson that occurred in March.
Police and firefighters were called to the 100 block of West Cliveden Street at 3:16 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1 for a residential fire.
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The Fire Department was able to extinguish the fire, without any injuries and the Fire Marshall declared it an arson.
Two other homes were damaged due to the fire.
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Perkins is described as 6 feet tall.
If you see this suspect, do not approach him and instead contact 911 immediately.
To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215-686-8477 or text a tip to 215-686-8477.
If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact Det. Gilbert with the Northwest Detective Division at 215-686-3353 or 215-686-335.
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