Lake Macquarie police want to hear from any Warners Bay residents who've had their wheelie bins destroyed by fire overnight.
Officers were called to Warners Bay Road just before 7 o'clock to reports several garbage bins had been destroyed, but couldn't find the alleged culprit.
They were called back there at 8.15pm and arrested a 43-year-old man who was hiding in a backyard - he's due to face Toronto Local Court today accused of setting fire to bins with a cigarette lighter.
Lake Macquarie Police believe there may other residents who have not yet discovered their bins damaged and encouraging people to contact their nearest police station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
