Indian Head, MD – State authorities are investigating an incident where unknown suspects attempted to set fire to a motor vehicle in Charles County. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, in incident involving a Chevrolet Tahoe occurred Sunday morning April 23 on Raymond Avenue in Indian Head. A discovery was made by a passerby at approximately 7:45 a.m.
“Unknown suspect(s) intentionally placed a trail of shoelaces from the vehicle’s gas tank to the opposite end of the road,” a deputy state fire marshal reported. “The suspect(s) then attempted to ignite the shoelaces but were unsuccessful.”
No damage was sustained and no firefighters were summoned by authorities.
Anyone who might have information regarding the incident is asked to contact the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Southern Regional Office at 443-550-6831.
Contact Marty Madden at marty.madden@thebaynet.com