New Jersey Man Arrested for Arson and Jewelry Heist at Maryland Walmart
Anthony J. Rhodes, a 36-year-old man from Berlin, New Jersey, was arrested after allegedly setting a fire using camping fuel and fireworks inside a Walmart in Elkton, Maryland. The incident, which occurred on April 29, was reportedly a diversion to facilitate a $10,000 jewelry heist. Rhodes was captured on security footage entering the store with a backpack, loading a cart with camping fuel and fireworks, and setting it ablaze in the children's clothing section. As the fire and fireworks caused chaos, Rhodes allegedly smashed the jewelry counter, stole merchandise, and fled on a motorcycle. The fire was quickly extinguished, but the smoke and soot damage resulted in $10 million in lost inventory. Rhodes is facing charges of first-degree arson and manufacturing an explosive device. 
