Police arrested a 14-year-old boy who allegedly planted an explosive device inside a Philadelphia Chinese restaurant last month.
The explosive detonated at 8:40 p.m. back on August 20 in the waiting area of the Oriental Kitchen Take-Out restaurant at 919 N. 18th Street in the Francisville section of the city, police said.
Surveillance video captured the boy walking into the restaurant and placing the device in a small access panel. He then runs outside as the device begins to flare.
Moments later, the device explodes filling the lobby with sparks, smoke and destroying part of the wall.
Luckily, no one was hurt. The take-out spot's waiting area is separated by a large Plexiglas wall and counter.
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On Tuesday police announced the teen was arrested. He is charged with aggravated assault, arson, risking a catastrophe and incendiary devices.
Contact Vince Lattanzio at 610.668.5532, vince.lattanzio@nbcuni.com or follow @VinceLattanzio on Twitter.
