Palm Bay arson suspect accused of tossing Molotov cocktail into car shop

The Division of Investigative and Forensic Services/Bureau of Fire, Arson and Explosives is investigating an arson incident at Classic Collision in Palm Bay on June 22. (Photo: Florida Department of Financial Services)

Florida officials are seeking information on an alleged arson incident involving an unidentified suspect throwing a Molotov cocktail into an auto body shop in Palm Bay last month. 

The incident happened at Classic Collision on Dixie Hwy NE on June 22 at 2 a.m., according to the Florida Department of Financial Services' Division of Investigative and Forensic Services and Bureau of Fire, Arson and Explosives. 

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Surveillance footage from the auto body shop shows the suspect tossing a Molotov cocktail over a fence, which caused damage to several cars and vehicles, investigators added. 

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The Division of Investigative and Forensic Services/Bureau of Fire, Arson and Explosives is investigating an arson incident at Classic Collision in Palm Bay on June 22. (Photo: Florida Department of Financial Services)

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Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Detective Greg Lariscy at 386-323-0945 or Greg.Lariscy@MyFloridaCFO.com