Man Suspected Of Arson At Pizza Restaurant Arrested, Police Say

SANTA MONICA, CA — A 50-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson at a pizza restaurant on Third Street Promenade this week, according to the Santa Monica Police Department.

The fire was reported around 3:15 a.m. Monday at Stefano’s Pizzeria, 1310 3rd Street Promenade, near Arizona Avenue, police said.

The person who reported the blaze said he saw a man set fire to an umbrella that was leaning against the restaurant, police said. Officers arrived and saw the umbrella burning. They used a fire extinguisher to knock down the flames.

Dotan Davis, 50, was arrested on suspicion of arson. His bail was set at $50,000. His next scheduled court date is June 22.

"As officers detained Davis, they noticed he had a lighter torch in his hand," police said.

Anyone with any information related to the fire or any other similar incidents involving the suspect is encouraged to contact Santa Monica Police Detective David Chabot with the Criminal Investigations Division at (310) 458-2201 ext. 6679 or Police Dispatch at 310-458-8491.

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