Business Crime in Austin, Texas

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
A 75-year-old business owner in Austin, Texas, was charged with felony-level burglary and arson after setting a building on fire. The building had once housed a bike shop and the suspect was caught on surveillance camera carrying gasoline and lighting matches.

Key Points

  • Suspect Dorsey Bryan Hardeman, 75, charged with felony-level burglary and arson
  • Surveillance footage showed Hardeman entering the building with gasoline and lighting matches
  • Hardeman owns an automotive group with car dealerships in Texas

Pros

  • Authorities were able to control the fire with the building's sprinklers
  • The suspect was caught on surveillance camera, aiding in the investigation

Cons

  • The suspect committed a serious crime by setting a building on fire