Escaped psych patient linked to arson

Escaped psych patient linked to arson

A person who fled a psychological well being remedy facility is needed by police after allegedly trying to burn down a home with a lady inside.

Police allege the person entered a property in Northcote, about 7km north of Melbourne, at 1.30am Saturday the place he turned the gasoline on within the kitchen.

The man, recognized by police as 25-year-old Bartholomew Griffith, left the house earlier than allegedly returning with petrol at about 2.50am.

CCTV footage captured Mr Griffith allegedly shopping for the jerrycan of petrol.

He allegedly pushed previous the feminine occupant, doused the complete home and tried to ignite paper, based on Victoria Police.

The 52-year-old lady on the deal with was capable of lock a safety door, however the man splashed each the home and lady with petrol and threw matches in direction of her.

He was unable to mild the petrol and fled on foot.

Victoria Police mentioned Mr Griffith is from Ivanhoe and disappeared from a psychological hospital the identical morning.

His household have grave issues about his psychological well being and erratic behaviour.

Anyone with details about the incident or his whereabouts is urged to name triple-0.

Originally revealed as Police searching escaped psychological affected person following tried arson assault

Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au