CASE #1372

"TURN IN A TORCH"
                

CRIME:   ETHNIC INTIMIDATION and ARSON

 

RELEASE DATE:   DECEMBER 23, 2008



 UNKNOWN SUSPECT(s)                 

PENNSYLVANIA CRIME STOPPERS IS OFFERING A CASH REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO AN ARREST(s) IN THIS CASE OF ETHNIC INTIMIDATION AND ARSON.

The Pennsylvania State Police, Troop D, Mercer Station continue their investigation of an Arson and Ethnic Intimidation.

On Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at approximately 2:03 a.m., an unknown suspect(s) approached the victim' residence located on Straub Road, Otter Creek Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania and spray painted the work "OBAMA" in white capital letters on the back of a 2000 Dodge Intrepid vehicle.

The suspect(s) then set the vehicle on fire and fled the scene.  The vehicle was parked next to the residence.  The vehicle was a total loss and the house suffered minor damage.  The loss is estimated at approximately $5,000.
 
 

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