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Police detain suspect in arson at ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ home

A San Francisco Police officer stands outside of a home where the Robin Williams movie "Mrs. Doubtfire" was filmed in San Francisco, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015. Police are investigating two small fires at the "Mrs. Doubtfire" home that caused minor damage to the front door, where a doormat was set ablaze, and the side of a garage, where another small fire was ignited. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) A San Francisco Police officer stands outside of a home where the Robin Williams movie "Mrs. Doubtfire" was filmed in San Francisco, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015. Police are investigating two small fires at the "Mrs. Doubtfire" home that caused minor damage to the front door, where a doormat was set ablaze, and the side of a garage, where another small fire was ignited. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

By Associated Press January 7, 2015 1 min read

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – San Francisco police have detained a woman in connection with two small arson fires set at a house that served as the backdrop to the popular “Mrs. Doubtfire” movie that starred actor Robin Williams.

Police spokesman Albie Esparza says detectives were interviewing the woman Wednesday in her home south of San Francisco. An arrest is expected.

The home from the movie is owned by a plastic surgeon that assists transgender women. The homeowner told police the arsonist may be a disgruntled former patient. Esparza said that former patient is the woman who has been detained.

Esparza said the woman’s name and charges won’t be released until she is formally arrested and booked into San Francisco jail.

The fires were set Monday night and caused minimal damage.