Officers from Strike Force Vulcan have charged a 45-year-old man in relation to a series of deliberately lit fires which occurred in the Canning Vale/Thornlie area.
Between Thursday 27 January and Saturday 12 February 2022, it will be alleged the man lit eight separate fires outside residential properties.
The 45-year-old man from Canning Vale has been charged with eight counts of Criminal Damage by Fire.
He will appear before the Perth Magistrates Court on Tuesday 8 March 2022.
Investigations into the matter are ongoing and officers are seeking to locate a blue and white Tebco Explorer electric bicycle that the 45-year-old man had in his possession prior to his arrest.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at crimestopperswa.com.au
Dash-cam, mobile phone or CCTV vision can be uploaded directly via the link or QR code below:
https://wapf.au.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/290122041015792
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