Man throws molotov cocktail in St Kilda hotel carpark, flees on bike
A MAN has thrown a molotov cocktail into a St Kilda hotel carpark before fleeing on a mountain bike.
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A MAN has thrown a molotov cocktail at a hotel carpark in St Kilda before fleeing on a mountain bike.
Victoria Police spokesperson Leonie Johnson said the man entered the first level of the Canterbury Rd hotel carpark about 8am on January 24 where he threw the exploding object.
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The explosion caused a small fire but there was no damage.
The man then fled on a black mountain bike.
He is described as caucasian, aged in his 40s, about 185cm tall, with short dark hair and a tattoo sleeve on his right arm.
He was wearing a distinctive Meerkatsu Kingz MMA lycra top.
Port Phillip crime investigation unit detectives are investigating.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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