Hobart Detectives are seeking public assistance to identify a male in relation to a fire that is believed to have been deliberately lit at the rear of Rosetto Tiles at 233 Murray Street at around 5 a.m. last Sunday. He was captured on surveillance footage at the location.

The fire caused around $20,000 damage to tiles stored at the premises and damaged property at the adjacent building occupied by Vivid Distributors.  A short time later a second fire, which is also believed to have been deliberately lit, occurred at AAA Car Rentals at the rear of 73 Warwick Street.

Anyone with any information regarding the fires or the identity of the male is asked to contact Hobart CIB on 6230 2603 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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