Suspect arrested for arson over the weekend in Calexico

CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - A man was arrested over the weekend after the Calexico Police Department received reports of a vehicle on fire Saturday morning outside an auto store.

The Calexico Fire Department was also called to the scene and were able to put out the fire, but it was too late as the car is a total loss.

The owner of the business arrived to the scene and was able to assist law enforcement with video.

In the video, officers were able to see a man trying to break into at least three cars, before breaking into the fourth car, which was then engulfed in flames.

The suspect was later arrested near a "7-11" store.