Woman seen launching 'fiery object' into Virgin Mary statue

MELROSE, The Bronx (WABC) -- A woman was caught setting fire to a Virgin Mary statue in the Bronx.

The woman launched a fiery object into the statue outside the 'Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Mary Catholic Church' around 6 p.m. Sunday.


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Firefighters responded to the scene on 150th and Melrose Ave. within minutes, and put out the fire before flames could spread.

The statue was not badly damaged.
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Police are still looking for the suspect.
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