Child starts fire in park with sticks and leaves, Dale City VA


Police searching for a boy aged 5 to 9 who started a small fire in a park using sticks and leaves. The child carried a pirate-themed backpack with knives inside and had paint on his hands. He ran off towards Quate Lane leaving some items behind.
Audio|Source: Prince William County Police and Fire
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11,456 Ketone Road, Russ Kirkdale.
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Again, we have a 5 to 9-year-old lighting a fire in the park with sticks and leaves.
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He described as a white male black shorts, orange-reddish tan shirt.
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He has a pirate backpack with hats on it.
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Caller advised the individual has many hatchets, two pocket knives, and a six-inch blade in his backpack.
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Between five and nine,
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hands are covered in purple or orange paint.
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He was last seen taking off running down the street, possibly towards Quate Lane.
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Location mentioned:
Quate Ln, Dale City, VA 22193
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