On July 03 around 11:00 p.m. the Evansville Police Department was called to 1159 Sweetser Ave. about someone attempting to burn down a residence.Â
 Witnesses in the area said they observed a male throw a “Molotov Cocktail†type incendiary device at the victim’s residence. The witness yelled at the male and he fled the area.Â
 The victim was home with his 4 young daughters, but was able to extinguish the flames before anyone was hurt.Â
 The video shows the suspect lighting the device, throwing it at the victim’s residence and then leaving the scene.Â
 Anyone who can identify the suspect is asked to call the Evansville Police Department’s Detective Office at 812-436-6195, or 812-436-7979.