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Police: Video Shows Teen Throwing Explosive Device Inside Kensington Chinese Restaurant

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Philadelphia police are searching for a teen caught on camera throwing an explosive device inside a Chinese restaurant in Kensington.

The incident happened on the 700 block of East Thayer Street, just after 11 p.m. on June 17.

Police say a boy believed to be between the ages of 13-15 was seen on surveillance video igniting an M-type explosive and throwing it inside the building. The device is believed to be homemade.

Police: Video Shows Teen Throwing Explosive Device Inside Kensington Restaurant
Credit: Philadelphia Police

Significant damage was caused to the building. Police say no one was inside the restaurant but people do live on the second floor. Luckily, no one was injured.

Investigators say the teen was seen roaming the area several times with another juvenile before the incident.

If you have any information on this incident, call police.

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