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Akron police detectives are looking for clues in seven vehicle arsons in a two-week span in the city's Kenmore neighborhood.

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AKRON, Ohio - Akron police are asking for the public's help in investigating seven car fires in a two-week span in the city's Kenmore neighborhood.

The first three vehicle arsons happened on April 15, Akron police spokesman Lt. Rick Edwards said. Two of the burned-out vehicles were stolen, but the third was burned in the driveway of the owner's house.

A Jeep stolen from Barberton was found burned out on April 18, and three more vehicles were discovered burned on Wednesday morning, Edwards said. Two of the vehicles were again found burned in their owners' driveways.

Four of the burned vehicles were Jeep Cherokees, while the others were a pickup, a Chevy minivan and a Hyundai sedan, Edwards said.

There are currently no suspects in the arson cases. Akron police have stepped up patrols in the neighborhood, Edwards said, and residents are asked to call police if they see suspicious activity involving cars.

Anyone with information on the arsons should contact Akron police at 330-375-2552.

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