Chicago crime: Police searching for arson suspect in Molotov cocktail attacks to cannabis dispensaries on Milwaukee, Damen avenues
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CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago police are searching for a man accused of multiple Molotov cocktail attacks to cannabis dispensaries.

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The crimes happened on two separate days:

-4700-block of Milwaukee Avenue on April 19 at 3:13 a.m.
-4000-block of Damen Avenue on April 27 at 3:49 a.m.

Chicago police said a man allegedly breaks the window of the business, lights a Molotov cocktail and throws it in.

The suspect was wearing a black hoodie and a mask over his face. Police added he also had a black fanny pack over his shoulder.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police.

A Cannabist company spokesperson shared the following statement:

“The Jefferson Park location is temporarily closed until further notice due to an unfortunate incident currently under investigation by the Chicago Police and Fire Departments. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. We are working with appropriate authorities and contractors to assess the extent of the damage and will get back to operations as quickly as possible. In the meantime, we encourage our patients and customers to visit our Villa Park dispensary located at 133 Roosevelt Road.”

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