A Man in His 20s Caught in the Act Trying to Set Fire with Butane Gas in Department Store Restroom

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] A man who tried to secretly bring butane gas into a department store restroom and set a fire was caught by the police.

On the 12th, the Yeongdeungpo Police Station in Seoul announced that they arrested and are investigating A (22) on the 11th around 9 p.m. for attempting to set fire by connecting a torch to butane gas inside a restroom of a department store in Yeongdeungpo-gu (attempted arson of a dwelling).

At the time, a department store employee who was inspecting the facility before closing hours discovered A and reported to the police.

The police are investigating A's motive for the crime.

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