The Seattle Police Department is increasing its efforts to track down the suspect from last month’s intentionally set Christmas Day fire that singed the E Pike building home to the Cinnaholic cinnamon roll chain.

Wednesday, SPD posted security images of the suspect and called for the public’s help in identifying the alleged arsonist:

The Fire Marshall determined the blaze was intentional; it started after cardboard outside the business was set on fire. First responders did not see anyone in the area as they arrived. SFD requested a police report documenting the suspected arson. Video surveillance cameras captured footage of the suspect, yet the quality of the images are low. If anyone recognizes the person in the photographs, they are asked to call the SPD Non-Emergency Line at 206-625-5011.

CHS reported on the holiday fire as it happened last month and Cinnaholic owner James Prop added security images to the CHS comments.

No arrests have been made. If anyone recognizes the person in the photographs, they are asked to call the SPD Non-Emergency Line at 206-625-5011.

Despite damage to the exterior of the building on E Pike just west of Broadway, Cinnaholic was able to quickly recover and has been open for business.

“We are Open!,” Prop posted on CHS the day after the fire. “The Arsonist is not.going to stop us from making our delicious cinnamon rolls for you! Shame in the Arsonist!”

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