19-Year-Old Arrested After Auburn Tobacco Shop Firebombed

Auburn Arson: 19-Year-Old Charged After Tobacco Shop Fire A 19-year-old man has been charged with arson following a fire that engulfed a tobacco shop in Auburn, Western Sydney, on May 3rd, 2025. The incident, which caused significant damage to the Sumer Shisha Tobacconist, prompted a swift police response. Footage from the scene shows the shop fully engulfed in flames. Fire crews arrived to find the building ablaze. "Fire crews arriving to find it fully engulfed in flames." a 7NEWS reporter stated. Police later apprehended the suspect in Greenacre after a chase. He allegedly tried to flee the scene by jumping over a neighbor's fence. The suspect is due to face court today. A 7NEWS reporter confirmed that "Yesterday they arrested a 19-year-old man at Greenacre. They had to chase him down after he allegedly tried to flee." The arrest marks a significant step in the investigation and offers some reassurance to the Auburn community. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of fire safety and the consequences of arson.