The Baltimore Police Department is investigating a series of Molotov cocktail arson incidents that have recently taken place throughout Baltimore City.
Within the last three weeks, the Baltimore Police Department Arson Unit, working in concert with the Fire Investigation Bureau of the Baltimore City Fire Department, has investigated nine incidents of arson (or attempted arson) involving the use of Molotov cocktails. The incidents span the city and occurred at the following locations:
9/13/11 3800 Blk Leadenhall St. Southern District
9/19/11 5600 Blk Haddon Ave. Northwest District
9/22/11 2200 Blk Park Ave. Central District
9/22/11 3200 Blk Rogers Ave. Northwest District
9/23/11 2700 Blk N. Longwood Northwest District
9/25/11 2400 Blk Loyola Northway Northern District
9/26/11 400 Blk Asquith St. Eastern District
9/27/11 5300 Blk Wesley Ave. Northwest District
9/28/11 3700 Blk Yosemite Ave. Northwest District
The occurrences are all under vigorous investigation and preliminarily appear random, as there are no apparent commonalties amongst victims or the structures targeted. Thankfully, there have been no significant injuries or property damage as a result of the incidents.
We are asking for the public to be vigilant and report anyone that appears to be transporting gasoline in non-UL approved containers, particularly those in highly portable glass bottles.
Persons with any information concerning these incidents are urged to contact the Baltimore Police Department at 866-7LOCKUP [866-756-2587]. As always, callers may remain anonymous.
2 comments:
There seems to be a pattern to me.
Look at the map.
http://crimereports.posterous.com/baltimore-pd-arson-investigation-molotov-cock
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