Police Arrest Man Suspected Of Setting 16 Fires In Manhattan
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Police say they've arrested the man they say started over a dozen fires in Manhattan
Authorities said 16 rubbish fires were set between Union Square and Times Square.
The man wanted in connection with a pattern of garbage fires set inside of commercial establishments has been identified and apprehended. Thank You! #YourCityYourCall @NYPDnews pic.twitter.com/iIclyMWvgB
— Chief Kenneth Corey (@NYPDChiefOfDept) August 8, 2018
"The most dangerous part of this case is that it's taking effect quite often in restaurants or fast food restaurants," said NYPD Chief of Detectives Dermot Shea.
Once incident took place Sunday at a McDonald's on Eighth Avenue.
Anyone with information about the incidents is asked to call 718-722-3600.