Hollywood Synagogue Burglary, Arson Suspect Already In Police Custody
LOS ANGELES (CBS) — Authorities say a man suspected of burglarizing a Hollywood synagogue and setting a fire in it is already in custody on unrelated charges.
Video of the suspect taken outside Temple Israel, 7300 Hollywood Boulevard, shortly before Thursday's 9 a.m. fire was released by authorities, and the suspect was found in jail, LA City fire spokesman Brian Humphrey said.
Los Angeles police have not released the man's name and did not say why he was in custody.
"It's not our case," Officer Norma Eisenman said. "It is being handled by the fire department."
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