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Disgruntled ex-employee set fire to Key Largo restaurant: Sheriff

Terry Wayne Moore, 51, was arrested Thursday on charges including arson, burglary and criminal mischief, Monroe County Sheriff's Office officials said

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A disgruntled former employee was arrested on arson and other charges after authorities said he set fire to a Key Largo restaurant.

Terry Wayne Moore, 51, was arrested Thursday on charges including arson, burglary and criminal mischief, Monroe County Sheriff's Office officials said.

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Terry Wayne Moore

The incident happened back on March 6 at the Pilot House Restaurant & Marina.

Sheriff's office officials said deputies responded to the restaurant for a burglary report and found evidence that multiple fires had been intentionally lit.

No injuries were reported but the fires caused more than $1,000 in damages.

Investigators identified Moore, a disgruntled former employee of the restaurant, as a suspect and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

He was booked into jail Thursday. Attorney information wasn't available.

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