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Camera captures arsonist who targeted Heidelberg building

DETROIT – The Heidelberg Project has released video of the arsonist who targeted its "Taxi House" last month.

The house, which has tires on the outside and paintings of cars, was badly damaged when it was set on fire Nov. 23.

Surveillance clip: Arsonist targets 'Taxi House'

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The video shows someone with a hood pulled over their head pouring a substance on the back of the house before igniting it and fleeing.

There is a $15,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and/or conviction.

Tips can be called into the Detroit Fire and Arson Tip Line at 313-628-2900.

The "Taxi House" fire was the 12th fire in 18 months at the Heidelberg Project.

Earlier this year, the project said it has installed several cameras remote monitoring and solar panel streetlights.

Tyree Guyton founded the project in 1986 as a response to urban decay. The sculpture park mixes vacant houses and empty yards with artistic themes.

Timeline of Heidelberg House fires

May 3, 2013 - "Obstruction of Justice"

November 12, 2013 - "House of Soul"

November 21, 2013 - "The Penny House"

November 28, 2013 - "War House"

December 8, 2013 - "Clock House"

March 2014 - "Animal House"

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