Dumpster Fire Extinguished, Person of Interest Sought

A dumpster fire was quickly extinguished on Friday, and authorities are seeking information on a person of interest who was seen in the area, according to Pasadena Police Lieutenant Andrea Perez.

The incident occurred on Friday, January 24, at approximately 11:00 a.m. in the 3300 block of East Foothill Boulevard. Perez said that officers responded to calls about a trash can on fire at the location.

Sierra Madre Fire Department personnel swiftly arrived at the scene and successfully extinguished the blaze, Perez said.

A witness reported seeing a man in the vicinity of the dumpster area when the fire started, according to Perez. The individual is described as a white man  being in his forties, bald, wearing a green T-shirt and black pants, and carrying a black duffle bag.

The investigation has been referred to an arson investigator, Perez said.

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to call the Pasadena Police at (626) 744-4241 or report information anonymously by contacting “Crime Stoppers” at (800) 222-TIPS (8477) via your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile App on Google Play or the Apple App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org