Arson investigators are hunting for a firebug who has tossed Molotov cocktails into two cannabis dispensaries on the North and Northwest Sides. They say he’s started two fires since April 19, both during the overnight hours.
Video footage shows the man breaking the front windows of the businesses with a hammer. He proceeded to throw lighted Molotov cocktails into both businesses, police said.
He targeted a dispensary in the 4700 block of North Milwaukee around 3:13 a.m. on April 19 and followed that with the second fire in the 4000 block of North Damen around 3:49 a.m. on April 27.
CPD said the man has worn a face mask with a black hoodie and a black fanny pack over his shoulder and across his chest. The man is about 5’9″ tall and 190 to 240 pounds.
Investigators are asking anyone with information to call them at 312-746-7618 about crime pattern #25-CWP-018.
