article_snippet: This is the shocking moment an arsonist was caught on CCTV setting fire to newspapers on the top deck of a bus before leaving an arsonist to burn - causing thousands of pounds worth of damage.
article_snippet: West Midlands Policereleased the footage in a bid to trace the young man who set light to the papers on a double decker bus in Erdlington, Birmingham, on Tuesday.
article_snippet: Investigating officer Sergeant Gareth Snyman said: 'This is a completely mindless act of vandalism that has caused thousands of pounds worth of damage as well as disruption to passengers and other motorists. '
highlights_snippet: Police have released CCTV footage of an arsonist setting a fire on a bus .
  
highlights_snippet: Shows an arsonist setting a fire on a bus setting fire to newspapers on the top deck before walking away .
  
highlights_snippet: The fire and smoke caused thousands of pounds worth of damage .
  