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Man sets leaf pile fire at Food Lion parking lotVirginia Beach VA

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Near Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

A man intentionally set a leaf pile on fire in the parking lot near Food Lion at Shore Drive and East Little Creek Road. He added more material to the fire before fleeing the scene. Witnesses saw the act and provided a description. The fire marshal was notified and responded.

Audio|Source: Norfolk City Fire and EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Hey Marshall 200, we're over here at the Food Lion at Shore Drive in East Little Creek Road.
00:07
There was a leaf pile in the Charlie side, probably Charlie's side of the building.
00:13
Witnesses state that they saw a gentleman walk up, light this pile on fire, and continue to add contents to it.
00:20
Once the gentleman called 911, the guy fled,
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but he had the description of the male.
00:26
I didn't know if he wanted to come out.
00:28
I'm looking around for cameras now to see if maybe there's some on the side of the free line, but I just want to make you aware, see if you want to come out.
00:36
All right, I'll copy.
00:37
Probably like five minutes away.
00:39
I'm off of Little Creek in Halperin by the Hardee's.
00:44
Is that witness still on scene?
00:47
Yes, sir, and I asked him to remain here until you got here and he was fine with it.
00:53
All right, I copy. I should be there about five minutes.

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Near Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

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