Woman causes CZK 3 million in damages after setting off fire alarm in National Museum

Czech police are looking for a woman who set of a fire alarm for no apparent reason in the New Building of the National Museum on Thursday. The incident caused an estimated CZK 3 million in damages and the culprit could face up to six years in prison if convicted, the police website states.

The woman, estimated to be aged between 20 to 25 years old, was caught on CCTV footage and has since been identified by the police who are now searching for her.

According to police spokesman Jan Rybanský, the suspect pressed several fire alarms in the building in what seemed to be clear intent.