A catering hall in Mineola was damaged by commercial fireworks late Thursday, authorities said.
Nassau County police say an unknown man set off the fireworks from a tube launcher, causing damage to Jericho Terrace Catering Hall, at 249 Jericho Turnpike. The incident occurred at 11:25 p.m.
Witnesses heard a loud bang, saw smoke and an explosion on the north outside wall of the building, damaging the doorway, police said.
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The suspect was seen pointing what appeared to be a pipe in the direction of the damage. The suspect fled the scene on foot, and was last spotted running south on Mineola Boulevard, police said.
Approximately 100 people were attending a catered event in the building at the time of the explosion, according to police.
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No injuries were reported.
Detectives request anyone with information regarding this crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
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