Monday, April 21, 2008

Vandalism and Arson Update

I heard this morning that the damage to the Flatiron Building is around $5000. The good news is that two teens were apprehended. They were seen in and around the area shortly after the damage to the building.

The bad news is that one of them has a long history of vandalism, robbery and assault... and the police and/or the court system seem to exhibit leniency.

Also heard that both fires mentioned in earlier posts were definitely ruled arson. About 30 minutes after the house fire that endangered a family of seven, a young man showed up at a local hospital with burns on his face from an accelerant. It is not clear if he or anyone is a suspect.

No comments: