An attempted arson was caught on camera outside of a family's home early on Thursday morning in Stockton.
A family was inside sleeping when their neighbor walked up to their front door and began dumping a large container of diesel fuel onto the front door and entryway of their home.
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He tried several times to light it on fire, but it didn't ignite.
After several failed attempts, he walks away.
Deputies say if the fuel had been gasoline -- it is very likely the man would have killed himself - and the family inside.
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The homeowner called police.
Officers tracked down the would-be arsonist at his own home which was nearby and took him into custody.