Hillsborough County investigators are searching for a suspected serial arsonist. They think seven recent fires were set by the same person or a group of people. 

  • Investigators search for suspected serial arsonist in Hillsborough
  • Fires occurred between Nov. 13 and Dec. 4
  • Investigators think same person or group set the fires
  • Call 727-247-8200 if you have any info on the crimes

The fires occurred between Nov. 13 and Dec. 4 — all near Interstate 75 and Interstate 4 in one area of Tampa and mostly at mobile home parks. 

Officials said a possible suspect vehicle is described as an older Toyota or Nissan with shiny rims and a rear spoiler with a loud exhaust. 

Anyone with information on these fires is asked to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at 727-247-8200. 

The list of fire locations are below:

  • 7903 Tidewater Trail - Occurred 11/13/2016 (Vacant - Clair Mel City area)
  • 10830 Bryan Road - Occurred 11/14/2016 (Vacant - Casa Verde Mobil Home Park) 
  • 10708 Bryan Road - Occurred 11/14/2016 (Vacant - Casa Verde Mobil Home Park) 
  • 9428 Polak Drive - Occurred 11/17/2016 (Vacant - Paradise Village Mobile Home
  • Park)
  • 1114 Johnson Road (Plant City PD case) - Occurred 11/29/2016 (Occupied but 
  • no one home at the time of the fire )
  • 124 Palmetto Terrace - Occurred 12/01/2016 (Vacant - Casa Verde Mobil Home
  • Park)
  • 9405 Tiffany Terrace - Occurred 12/04/2016 (Vacant - Paradise Village Mobile Home Park)