A Boxing Day arson attack on a mediation shop in Chelmsford caused £5,000 worth of damage.
Detectives have today issued a description of a suspect they want to trace, following the incident at Innerspace in Gloucester Avenue.
Firefighters found the shop's doormat had been set alight when they reached the scene shortly before 5pm.
Considerable smoke damage was caused inside the shop.
The suspect is believed to be a white man, who was wearing a beanie hat, cream coloured coat, blue jeans and black trainers.
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Dan Bennington, said: "The motive for this attack is still under investigation and if anyone saw anything suspicious in the area at the time or has any information that could help our enquiries I would ask them to call me at Chelmsford Police Station on 101 or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
