FBI Offering Up To $25,000 Reward In Miami Police Car Fire

MIAMI, FL — The FBI is offering up to a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a man captured on surveillance video who is believed to be responsible for a fire that destroyed a Miami police car on May 30 during a protest that turned violent.

"The unidentified suspect ... is believed to be responsible for burning the police car," according to the FBI.

The police car was parked under Interstate 95 on the corner of NW 3rd Avenue and NW 4th Street in downtown Miami when it was set on fire.

“The FBI holds sacred the rights of individuals to peacefully exercise their First Amendment freedoms," FBI Special Agent in Charge George L. Piro said.

"Unfortunately, we are seeing individuals who are taking advantage of these peaceful assemblies to pursue violence and in doing so are threatening the rights and safety of all citizens,” he added. No one was injured in the fire.

Miami police reported 17 of its vehicles were damaged during the May 30 demonstration. A Miami police officer also suffered a broken hand when she was pelted with a rock.

Miami Police Chief Jorge Colina, who was one of the first police chiefs to speak out against the death of George Floyd in Minnesota, said he supports the right of free speech but he will not tolerate "flagrant" violations of the law.

“If someone decides that they want to destroy property and or harm our residents, they will be arrested and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” Colina said.

To report a tip, call the FBI at 754-703-2000 or click here. Alternatively, call the FBI at 800-225-5324.