Police: Burglar Seen On Video Setting Fire Inside Manhattan Bar

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Police are searching for a burglary suspect caught on video inside a bar in Manhattan.

Video from July 1 shows the man walking around Bella Union Bar on 3rd Avenue after police say he broke in through the rooftop dining area.

The video then speeds up and shows him grab a pile of floor protection material being used for renovations and set it on fire.

Police say he then stole a mirror and took off.

Fortunately, the fire was extinguished without spreading.

Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit a tip via their website or on Twitter, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.

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