Arson Suspect Booked for Fire in Front of Police Station

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - A arsonist suspect was arrested this week after surveillance video appeared to show him lighting a fire outside a police station.

The fire at the Los Angeles Police Department's Central Division was quickly contained by a front desk officer and the watch commander around 7:15 a.m. Monday, according to the LAPD.

Surveillance footage appeared to show 37-year-old Dimitrios Vlahopouliotis lighting an object near the front door of the station. Officers canvassed the immediate vicinity and were able to take the suspect into custody, according to the LAPD.

Vlahopouliotis was arrested for arson, and had an outstanding felony warrant for arson.

Anyone with additional information was urged to call the LAPD's Major Crimes detectives at 213-486-7260 or 877-LAPD-24-7. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous can call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or go log on to lacrimestoppers.org.