Fire Marshal Investigating Possible Molotov Cocktail in Manassas

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The City of Manassas Fire Marshal’s Office needs the public's help with information about an incendiary device discovered in front of a residential home.

A resident in the 9600 block of Shannon Lane found a glass bottle on the front lawn of the residence on Aug. 11 at approximately 7:30 a.m.  It appeared to be an incendiary device commonly known as a Molotov cocktail.

"The glass bottle contained an unidentified liquid and a blue cloth that was partially burned and inserted into the top of the bottle," Public Affairs Specialist Patty Prince said. "Laboratory analysis is underway to remove fingerprints from the bottle, identify the liquid and the type of cloth."

The victim also reported that a vehicle belonging to another resident of the same address was vandalized.

Anyone with information about these events is encouraged to call the City of Manassas Office of the Fire Marshal at 703-257-8455 or Crime Solvers.  The Manassas City Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest in this case.  The confidential 24-hour tip line is 703-330-0330.

Si usted tiene información sobre estos eventos, favor de llamar al Inspector de Fuego de la ciudad de Manassas a 703-257-8455, o a la solucionistsa de crimen (Crime Solvers).

Crime Solvers pagará un premio de hasta $1,000 en efectivo por información que ayude en arrestar los sospechosos en esto caso.  Llame las 24 horas al 703-330-0330.  Nunca tiene que dar su nombre; solamente la información.

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