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Suspect sought for throwing Molotov cocktail at home on Detroit’s west side, police say

By SARA POWERS

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    DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — The Detroit Police Department is searching for a suspect wanted in connection with an arson on Detroit’s west side in June.

Police say the incident happened in the 19200 block of Appleton on June 7.

Three suspects walked up to the house and started a fire. Two of the suspects fired shots into the home, and the one that authorities are looking for allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at the side window of the home. Video footage shows the suspect wearing a yellow shirt. All three people left the scene on foot.

No one was home at the time of the incident, and no one was injured, but the first floor of the property sustained severe damage.

Anyone with information about the incident or the suspect is asked to contact the Detroit Fire Investigation at Division tip line by calling 313-628-2900, emailing arsontips@detroitmi.gov or visiting DetroitRewards.tv.

If submitting a report on this case on DetroitRewards.tv, the case number 2406070405 must be included in the tip.

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