24-year-old arrested in LA arson spree

Ref: Los Angeles cars, homes ablaze since Friday in massive arson spree

Authorities arrested a German man Monday in connection with dozens of suspected arson attacks that destroyed parked cars, scorched buildings and rattled much of the nation's second-largest city over the New Year's weekend.

Harry Burkhart, 24, was arrested earlier in the day because he resembled a "person of interest" captured on surveillance video. He was stopped by a reserve sheriff's deputy in a van being sought by arson investigators, who did not rule out the possibility that others may be involved.

"We are very confident in this arrest, but we have a long way to go," said Police Chief Charlie Beck. Authorities believe Burkhart had been involved in removal hearings in immigration court, but they didn't specify how he was involved.

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