Surveillance footage of a suspect who allegedly threw a molotov cocktail at a vehicle in Wallaceburg, June 27, 2016 (Photo courtesy of the Chatham-Kent Police Service)Surveillance footage of a suspect who allegedly threw a molotov cocktail at a vehicle in Wallaceburg, June 27, 2016 (Photo courtesy of the Chatham-Kent Police Service)
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Makeshift Molotov Cocktail Thrown At Car

By Jake Kislinsky
June 30, 2016 - 2:26pm

Chatham-Kent police are searching for a cyclist after a Pontiac Sunfire was attacked with a Molotov cocktail.

Officers say the incident happened on King St. in Wallaceburg. Around 11:25pm Monday, an unknown suspect tossed a plastic bottle filled with a "flammable liquid," at the blue Sunfire.

Officers add a neighbour was able to put out the flame with a fire extinguisher. The vehicle didn't suffer any major damage.

Police say the suspect took off on a bicycle down Albert St. He was last seen in a large field on Murray St.

Anyone with information is asked to call Chatham-Kent police at 519-436-6600 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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