Juvenile Arrested After Setting Walmart Display on Fire

Juvenile arrested after setting Walmart display on fire

NEW HARTFORD, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) -- A juvenile has been arrested by New Hartford Police after he allegedly set merchandise on fire at the New Hartford Wal-Mart. Police were called to the Wal-Mart on Commercial Drive at approximately 10:40 pm on Saturday, July 23. Upon their arrival, officers discovered that two juvenile males had acquired a flare from the store's sporting goods section. One of the males lit the flare and attempted to set fire t…

12-year-old accused of starting fire at Walmart in New Hartford

Police said the 12-year-old and another juvenile grabbed a flare from the sporting good section of Walmart and set fire to a display of pillows and bedding at about 10:40 p.m. July 23, shortly before the store was set to close. Police said the two juveniles fled the store and left the flare and merchandise burning.