Dramatic CCTV footage that appears to capture a hooded figure pulling up at a Central Coast tyre and auto business, smashing their way inside with their vehicle, before running through the business carrying a jerry can moments before the shop floor is engulfed in flame has been released by police as they investigate the suspicious fire.

The almost-two-minute clip shows the figure dashing through the shop before flames engulf the business in their wake. Moments later, they are seen running from the building with their feet on fire, leaping into the car and speeding away.

Police say the Pacific Highway business at Tuggerah Lakes was burned in the early hours of March 24, about 3.30am, prompting a rapid emergency services response.

Firefighters rushed to the scene and put the fire out, but

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