Waldorf, MD โ€“ State authorities are investigating the deliberate torching of a 2011 Infiniti M37X in Charles County. According to the Maryland Fire Marshalโ€™s Office, the incident occurred Monday morning, Jan. 5 shortly after midnight on Hatteras Circle in Waldorf.

โ€œThe incendiary fire was ignited in the rear passenger compartment of the vehicle causing approximately $20,000 in damage,โ€ Dfm. Melissa Decker reported. โ€œThere were no injuries as a result of the fire.โ€

Five firefighters from Waldorf were dispatched to the one-alarm blaze and brought the flames under control in five minutes. The Charles County Sheriffโ€™s Office assisted in the investigation.

Decker identified Adrian Harris as the vehicleโ€™s owner.

No arrests have been made. Anyone with information regarding the incident that might aid investigators is asked to contact the Maryland Fire Marshalโ€™s Southern Regional Office at 443-550-6834.

Contact Marty Madden at marty.madden@thebaynet.com