Reward Offered for Man Seen Throwing Molotov Cocktail Near Texas Capitol

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Department of Public Safety is asking for the public’s help identifying an individual suspected of throwing a Molotov cocktail against a church near the Capitol Complex in Austin.

According to DPS, the man approached the church at 13^th Street and Lavaca Street on August 31, between 1 and 1:30 a.m. and threw a Molotov cocktail against the wall of the building. Although DPS Troopers responded, the man had already left the scene on foot. An Austin Fire Department arson investigator is assisting DPS with the investigation.

Troopers said Friday that the man was wearing a white, long-sleeved shirt with a Pizza Planet design, black shorts, white tennis shoes, a black backpack and latex gloves. He also had a skateboard.

Texas Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the person responsible.