VIDEO: Man tries to torch Galloway Twp. police station

Thursday, December 14, 2017
GALLOWAY TWP., N.J. (WPVI) -- Authorities are seeking the suspect who tried to set fire to the Galloway Township Police Headquarters.

Police say the suspect attempted to light a glass bottle containing what is believed to be a petroleum-based accelerant.

Surveillance video from outside the station captured the incident.

The bottle shattered over the lobby doors and floor but did not ignite.

There were several officers and citizens in the lobby, but no one was injured.

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