Crime & Safety
Arsonist Throws Molotov Cocktail At Masonic Hall, Police Say
Cops are searching for an arsonist who sparked a fire at the historic Masonic Hall, the NYPD said.
FLATIRON DISTRICT, NY — An arsonist tossed a Molotov cocktail at the historic Masonic Hall in the Flatiron District Tuesday night, according to the NYPD.
The man threw the "incendiary device" at the building, on West 24th Street near Sixth Avenue, sparking a fire Tuesday about 11:45 p.m., police said Thursday.
The fire was extinguished and no one was injured, according to police. Police said the building was empty at the time of the fire.
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The arsonist was seen wearing a grey sweatshirt with black pants and sneakers, surveillance video from the NYPD shows.
Cops are asking for tips and offering up to $2,500 reward.
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WANTED for an Arson in front of 46 West 24th Street (Masonic Lodge) #flatiron #manhattan @NYPD13Pct On 10/08/19 @ 11:45 PM Reward up to $2500 Seen him? Know who he is? Call 1-800-577-TIPS or DM us! Calls are CONFIDENTIAL! #yourcityyourcall pic.twitter.com/KH1FJqeQXB
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