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Residents of a Long Beach neighborhood are shaken up after an arsonist was caught on camera setting their American flags on fire.
A doorbell camera captures the man lighting up the flags in the middle of the night on Thursday.
The suspect was identified as John Leo Meylor, 35, from Laguna Niguel. He was arrested several hours after the attacks, tracked down by authorities at a nearby park.
Authorities say the suspect has struck at least 14 homes in the same neighborhood.
In a video provided by a neighbor who wished to remain anonymous, the suspect sets the flags on fire with a lighter. He appears to be relaxed, keeping one hand in his pocket. He ensures the flag is fully ignited by flicking his lighter multiple times and touching the flames to the flag. He then calmly walks away from the burning debris.