LAUDERHILL, Fla. — Police are searching for an arsonist who targeted vehicles parked in Lauderhill.

It happened on Sunday at approximately 4 a.m. along the 900 block of Northwest 34th Terrace.

According to police, the arsonist poured gasoline onto two cars in the driveway of a home and then ignited the gas, causing a fire that fully engulfed both vehicles.

6 p.m. report:

The arsonist, who police said was wearing a light-colored hoodie and a backpack, fled the scene.

Fire crews quickly responded and extinguished the flames before the blaze reached the home, which was occupied by two adults.

No one was hurt.

Authorities are asking that anyone who thinks they recognize the arsonist to please call Lauderhill police at 954-497-4700 or Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.

Suspect caught on camera dousing vehicles in Lauderhill with gasoline, setting them on fire

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