Man Set AC Fire to Distract While He Was Breaking Into Restaurant
Atlantic City Police have arrested a man they believe set a fire at a city motel on Pacific Avenue to distract while he was across the street burglarizing a restaurant.
According to a Facebook post from Atlantic City Police, officers arrested Earl Cooper, 31, of Pleasantville, at Texas and Pacific avenues on Friday, March 5 in connection with a burglary that occurred on February 24 at Girasole Ristorante and Lounge, in the 3100 block of Pacific Avenue.
Police say Cooper committed the burglary, stealing almost $700 worth of liquor and was responsible for property damage.