Crime & Safety
Video: Molotov Cocktail Thrown At Masonic Hall, Cops Say
Cops are still searching for an arsonist who sparked a fire at the historic Masonic Hall, according to the NYPD.
FLATIRON DISTRICT, NY — Cops are still searching for a man who threw a Molotov cocktail at the historic Masonic Hall earlier this month, the NYPD said.
The NYPD released video Monday showing the moment the Molotov cocktail is thrown at the building Oct. 8 about 11:45 p.m., police said.
The man tossed the device on West 24th Street near Sixth Avenue that night, police said.
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Police said it caught on fire but went out shortly after, and no one was injured.
The arsonist was seen walking by the building and in a subway station on surveillance footage released by police.
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He had a beard and was wearing a grey hooded-sweatshirt, video shows.
WANTED for AN ARSON in front of 46 West 24th Street. #Midtown #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/nupJ3o8mW6
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) October 22, 2019
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