A an unknown suspect was captured on camera setting fire to a flag displayed outside a home in the 2500 block of Woodstock on July 2, 2026. (Courtesy Detroit Police Department)
DETROIT – Detroit police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who was captured on video intentionally setting a fire outside a northwest Detroit residence on July 2.
According to police, the man used a propane torch to set fire to an American flag displayed in front of a home in the 2500 block of Woodstock. The incident took place around midnight.
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The suspect is believed to be around 34-45 years old, between 5-foot-8 and 6-foot-3 inches tall, and between 160-190 pounds with dark hair. He was wearing a black zip-up jacket with brown/tan pants.
Crime Stoppers of Michigan is offering a $1,000 reward for any tips leading to an arrest.
Jenny Sherman is a digital news producer for ClickOnDetroit and a Michigan State University alumna. She previously worked as a reporter and editor for various metro Detroit news outlets including WDET - Detroit Public Radio, The Oakland Press, Macomb Daily, Planet Detroit and more.