Mahopac, NY (Putnam CO.) Attempted Arson 1-20-05

[Guest FirstDue19]

Date : 1-20-05

Time : Between hours of 2400 - 0600

Location : Mahopac Library, Rte. 6 and East Lake Blvd.

Freq : 46.38 , 154.025

Units : Putnam Co. C/O Team and Carmel PD

Desription : During the night, perp placed pile of store-bought wood under natural gas lines outside of building and set it on fire, in an attempt to either "blow up or burn down the building." Fire subsequently burned itself out, causing minimal damage.

Writer : FirstDue 19

Police at this time have no witnesses, no leads, and no motives...Over 8 million dollars have gone into this library recently!....Anyone with info. can call Carmel PD at 845-628-1300....