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Rochelle Police say Molotov cocktail used to start vehicle fire

By John Clark,

1 day ago

ROCHELLE, Ill. (WTVO) — Rochelle Police are searching for a suspect responsible for setting a car on fire in July with a Molotov cocktail-like device.

According to authorities, around 9:19 a.m. on July 27th, police and fire were called to the area of 6th Avenue and Woolf Court for a car on fire.

Investigators were able to determine the fire was started by an ignition device.

No descriptions of suspect were given, and no arrests have been announced.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the Rochelle Police Department at 815-562-2131.

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