Harry Burkhart, a 24 year old German was arrested on Monday after being named the prime suspect in the numerous arson attacks during festivities.
The suspect may have been upset by his mothers immigration tribulations irritating him to the extent of going into an arson spree.
Harry Burkhart a German national has been arrested in connection with numerous incidents of arson attacks in Hollywood throughout the Christmas holidays.
Police reported that the 24 year old German from Frankfurt was the mastermind of fires that razed vehicles and properties in Hollywood, neighboring West Hollywood and the San Fernando Valley.
Harry Burkhart, 24 was arrested and held without bail on Monday to be investigated for arson of an inhabited dwelling and destruction of property worth millions of dollars.
Police investigating the arsonist arrested him mid Monday after a surveillance camera caught an image that showed a man who resembles Harry Burkhart.
The motive of the arson attacks is being associated to an immigration problem with Harry Burkhart mothers, police alleged after the arrest.
Prime properties were burnt while cars were razed to shells. However, police are urging vigil after the arrests and are advising residents to be cautious to avoid incidents that may cause fires.
