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Roanoke Rapids business damaged by Molotov cocktail, police say

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ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. (WNCN) — Police say they are investigating after a business was damaged by a Molotov cocktail.

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Officers said this happened around 4 a.m. Friday on the 1100 block of Julian Allsbrook Highway.

When they arrived, police said there was a hole in the business’ front door and flames inside the building.

Police said there were no signs of anyone entering the building, but a Molotov cocktail had been thrown inside the building.

Officers said a suspect “appears to be a male wearing a black shirt, black pants and appeared to have a mask on.”

Police continue to investigate this incident.

If you know anything about this, call the Roanoke Rapids Police Department at 252-533-2810 or the Halifax County Crime Stoppers at 252-583-4444.