Teen Meechaiel Criner was allegedly at the scene of a trash fire on Monday, at the same location where the surveillance video was recorded, Acevedo said. At the time, he was in possession of a woman's bike.
Police called to the fire on Monday brought Criner to LifeWorks, a supportive housing facility. Police said a woman who witnessed the fire, also called police after the surveillance video was released Thursday.
After the firefighters called police Thursday, investigators examined patrol car footage of the suspect recorded Monday, and realized his pants, shoes and bag appeared similar to what was worn by the person they were looking for.