A firebug was caught on digital camera making an attempt to torch a Hatzalah ambulance in Manhattan over the weekend — an act that cops are investigating as a potential hate crime.
The lanky arsonist strolled alongside the sidewalk — holding what seems to be a can in his hand — earlier than setting fireplace to the Decrease East Aspect Hatzalah Emergency Medical Companies van, parked on Grand Road close to Madison Road round 11 p.m. Saturday, in accordance with the NYPD and the video they launched Thursday.
An space within the again finish of the automobile, subsequent to one of many wheels, ignites, the transient clip exhibits.
Hatzalah volunteer ambulances serve predominantly Jewish communities world wide.
The town’s Hate Crime Job Pressure is investigating the arson, cops stated.
The suspect fled the scene and had not been caught by Thursday.
He’s described as a male with a lightweight complexion and a slim construct — final seen sporting a blue shirt, gray-colored shorts and white sneakers, cops stated.
Anybody with data on the crime is requested to name the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
The general public can even submit their ideas by logging onto the Crime Stoppers web site at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, or on X@NYPDTips.
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