A security officer inside the historic Midtown church confronted the man and quickly notified police.
The suspect, who has not been identified, parked a minivan near the cathedral just before 8 p.m. Wednesday, Miller said. He walked around the area, then returned to the vehicle where he appeared to pick up the gas canisters, two lighter fluid cans, and two extended lighters.
Gas spilled on the floor of the church during the exchange, Miller said, and the suspect walked away. Two officers were flagged by the security guard who then stopped the suspect along Fifth Avenue for questioning.
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