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VIDEO: Teens throw explosive device inside Kensington Chinese restaurant

Published  June 20, 2018 5:16pm EDT
U.S.
FOX 29 Philadelphia

KENSINGTON (WTXF) - Police are searching for two teenage boys caught on camera throwing an explosive device inside a Chinese restaurant in Kensington.

The incident took place at New Super Kitchen Chinese Food on the 700 block of East Thayer Street shortly after 11 p.m. Sunday.

Police say a boy, believed to be between the ages of 13 and 15, ignited an M-type explosive and threw it inside the building. Another teenage boy can be seen accompanying the suspect in surveillance footage.

According to police, the device caused significant damage to the restaurant.

Anyone with information regarding the alleged crime is urged to contact East Detective Division at (215) 686-3243 ext. 3244.

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