A West Covina man was arrested Monday in connection with five arson fires in Los Angeles County after a week-long investigation, authorities said Friday.
The investigation began last week after two fires were set in the restrooms of an Office Depot and an L&L Hawaiian BBQ restaurant in the Walnut and Rowland Heights areas, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
On Monday, three similar arson fires were reported at a Del Taco, McDonald's and Tea House, deputies said. The cases were linked through witness accounts and video surveillance.
David Lin, 42, was arrested in a Rowland Heights parking lot and later admitted to being present at all fires, but denied starting the fires, officials said.
Lin is facing a felony arson charge, officials said. He is being held in lieu of $250,000 bail and is due in court Feb. 19.
Authorities ask for anyone with information about the case to call 323-881-7500.
Correction: An earlier version of this article stated Lin was arrested Friday, but he was arrested Monday, according to the LA Sheriff's Department.
