Crime & Safety

Explosive Device Found Near Capitol Heights Fire Station, Suspect Wanted By PGPD

Prince George's Police detectives are searching for a man they say left an improvised incendiary device near Fire Station 805 on Aug. 13.

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The man in this photo is wanted by the Prince George's Police Department in connection to an improvised incendiary device found near Fire Station 805 on Aug. 13 around 8 a.m., according to the police department.
The man in this photo is wanted by the Prince George's Police Department in connection to an improvised incendiary device found near Fire Station 805 on Aug. 13 around 8 a.m., according to the police department. (​Photo courtesy of the Prince George's Police Department)

CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD — Police detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying a man they say left an improvised incendiary device near Fire Station 805 on Aug. 13 around 8 a.m.

No one was injured in the incident.

A reward of up to $7,500 has been offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in the case.

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According to the Prince George's Police Department, the suspect was seen wearing a jacket pictured in the video and photos shared here and seen below.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto a mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).

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Prince George's Police Department

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Prince George's Police Department

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Prince George's Police Department

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