Suspect caught on tape throwing Molitov Cocktail into deli

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014
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BROOKLYN (WABC) -- The NYPD has released video of a suspect they are looking for in an arson investigation in Borough Park, Brooklyn.

In the video, you see the suspect throw a Molotov Cocktail into a 24 hour mini-mart located on Fort Hamilton Parkway.

The clerk inside suffered minor injuries after his hair and jacket caught on fire.

Police say the suspect had an argument with the clerk earlier in the evening inside the store.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic man, 30-40 years in age, 5'8" to 5'10", wearing sunglasses and a dark hooded sweatshirt.

Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).