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Cops Hunt for Five Men Wanted for Setting Fire to Bronx Construction Site

By Mary Johnson | August 8, 2012 9:54pm
Police said the fire was started at a construction site at 3701 Jerome Ave.
Police said the fire was started at a construction site at 3701 Jerome Ave.
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NEW YORK — Police are searching for five men wanted for starting a fire at a Bronx construction site.

Police said the incident took place shortly before 9 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 5, when five men entered a construction site at 3701 Jerome Ave. in Norwood and set fire to a construction hut, police said.

All five suspects then fled the scene on foot.

Police did not indicate how much damage occurred as a result of the fire.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers' website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.
All calls are strictly confidential.