Man Detonates Smoke Bomb Inside McDonalds On Route 22 In Union County

UNION, NJ — Authorities are asking for help to find a man wanted for detonating a smoke bomb inside a McDonald's restaurant on Route 22 in Union Township.

On Dec. 26 at about 5 p.m., patrol officers and firefighters were called to a McDonald’s restaurant on Route 22 East for a reported smoke condition.

An investigation revealed that a man came out of a bathroom and detonated a red-colored incendiary smoke bomb inside the business, said Township of Union NJ Police Department.

This caused alarm to the customers who were eating their food and had to flee the business.

"The suspect appeared to be filming this for social media purposes," said police.

The suspect left McDonald's and ran to a white Audi that was in the parking lot waiting for him. He reportedly got into the passenger side front and they left the lot heading onto Route 22 East.

The suspect wore a Ralph Lauren hooded sweatshirt, a black head wrap, ripped-blued jeans, and black boots.

"We would like to identify the suspect who used the smoke bomb, which did damage to the McDonald’s floor," said police.

If you recognize this man or know of his social media, contact Detective Carthaniel Crum at CCrum@uniontownship.com or 908-851-5000. Calls will be kept confidential.

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