A man accused of torching three different Walmarts allegedly did it to cover up his crimes.
Police believe Larry Schouest, Jr. lit pool chemicals on fire at stores in Amite, Hammond and Ponchatoula. They say he used the ensuing chaos to distract employees so he could steal laptop computers.
Schouest has reportedly confessed to starting all three fires.
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