Police Tracking Suspected Man in His 50s for Arson at Dongjak-gu Building

The police are tracking a man suspected of setting fire to a building located in Daebang-dong, Dongjak-gu, Seoul.

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The Dongjak Police Station in Seoul announced on the 3rd that they are pursuing a suspect in his 50s, identified as Mr. A, who is accused of arson of an occupied building.

At 11:56 a.m. that day, the police responded to a report stating, "Someone entered the office and set a fire," and arrived at the 7th floor of a building in Daebang-dong, Dongjak-gu.

The police believe that Mr. A took out a plastic bottle containing a lubricant presumed to be gasoline from his bag, poured it on the floor, and then set it on fire at 11:55 a.m., one minute before the report was made.

The police stated, "He was wearing a mask and a hooded hat, making it difficult to identify him," and added, "We have confirmed that Mr. A fled to Boramae Station after setting the fire and took the subway."

The fire was completely extinguished at 12:43 p.m. that day, and the 7th-floor office where the fire occurred was completely burned down.

Six victims were transported to the hospital, and it has been reported that their lives are not in danger.

A police official stated, "We plan to investigate the motive for the crime after apprehending the suspect."

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