Police arrest man who allegedly set Queens restaurant on fire over botched food order

Tuesday, October 18, 2022
JACKSON HEIGHTS, Queens (WABC) -- Police have arrested a man who allegedly set a Queens restaurant on fire over a botched food order.

The suspect, Choephel Norbu, has been charged with arson and criminal mischief for starting the fire at Ittadi Garden and Grill in Jackson Heights earlier this month.
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Surveillance video shows a man pouring a liquid substance at the entrance of the restaurant and igniting it.

Prosecutors say Norbu appeared to be drunk at the time.
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The fire caused at least $1,500 worth of damage.

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