Man Torches SUV In The Loop After Nearly Running Over Security Guard At Parking Garage

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A man set an SUV on fire Tuesday night in front of The Chicago Theatre in the Loop.

Police said Timothy Barfield, 20, wanted to leave a nearby parking garage around 11 p.m., but told the security officer he didn't have money to pay for the parking fee.

When the officer went to lift the gate, Barfield floored it and struck the officer on East Randolph Street with the SUV he was driving.

That's when Barfield drove to State and Lake streets, and set the Cadillac SUV on fire.

He ran away, but police found him and arrested him on a nearby CTA Red Line platform.

Barfield is charged with arson, aggravated assault and possession of a stolen vehicle--all felonies.