Baltimore Police Investigating Attempted Arson Incidents Incidents in Northwest Baltimore

Baltimore Police Investigating Attempted Arson Incidents Incidents in Northwest Baltimore

Baltimore, MD / November 12, 2011 - The Baltimore Police Department is investigating a series of Molotov Cocktail incidents that occurred early this morning within Northwest Baltimore.  

Just before 1:30 am, public safety personnel responded to the 4100 Blk of Belvieu Avenue for report of a fire.  Once upon the scene, preliminary investigation revealed that a Molotov Cocktail was thrown at the rear, 1st floor window of a dwelling. The Molotov Cocktail did not enter, and only partially ignited once falling to the ground.  

The second incident occurred moments later within the 3900 Blk of Groveland Avenue.  Public safety personnel were summonsed to the location for report of a fire and upon arrival, determined that a Molotov Cocktail had been thrown at a first floor window of an apartment.  The device broke the window and entered the dwelling, where it self-extinguished and caused no damage (beyond the broken window).

The third and final incident occurred within the 3300 Blk of Liberty Heights Avenue, just before 3:00 am.  public safety personnel were called to the location for report of a fire.  Upon arrival investigation revealed that a Molotov Cocktail had been thrown through a first floor apartment window and ignited, setting the window on fire.  An occupant who woke after hearing the device shatter extinguished the fire and called 911.  

Although no injuries were sustained during any of the incidents and property damage was minimal, the Baltimore Police Department Arson Unit is vigorously investigating with the understanding that the potential for serious injury or life-loss from such acts of arson could be significant. Police patrols will be increased in the affected areas.

Anyone with any information concerning these incidents is urged to immediately call police via MetroCrimeStoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.  

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