NORTH BAY SHORE, NY — Suffolk County police are searching for a man accused of setting off fireworks that caused a vacant North Bay Shore house to catch fire earlier this year, authorities said.
The man set off multiple fireworks in the driveway and attached garage of a vacant home on Louise Drive around 2:25 p.m. on July 2, according to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers.
The fireworks caused the house to catch fire, police said.
Suffolk County Police Arson Section detectives are asking for the public's help identifying and locating the man.
Police have released video of the incident, which can be viewed below.
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Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-220-TIPS, through the P3 Tips mobile app or online at P3Tips.com.
All tips will be kept confidential, police said.
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