Police are appealing for information following a shed fire at the rear of a property at Canberra Close in Penmaen at about 1.45am on Saturday October 19.
Two wheelie bins and a vehicle were also damaged. No one was injured.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen anything suspicious to call them. In particular they would like the person who notified the occupier of the house about the fire and was also videoing it to contact them.
He is described as in his late teens, slim build, short dark hair, wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans.
If anyone has information they are asked to call Gwent Police on 101 and quote log number 51 19/10/13.