Man Accused of Stealing Fire Extinguisher, Using It in Smoke Shop Robbery
A 23-year-old man in Silvis, Illinois, is accused of stealing a fire extinguisher from Walmart and subsequently using it to spray a smoke shop employee during a robbery shortly after.
Davenport Rock Island Moline, IA, November 6, 2026 —
In Silvis, Illinois, a 23-year-old man faces accusations related to two separate incidents that occurred in close succession. The suspect is alleged to have first stolen a fire extinguisher from a local Walmart. The specific Walmart location was not provided.
Shortly after the alleged theft, the same individual is accused of committing a robbery at a smoke shop. During this robbery, the suspect reportedly used the stolen fire extinguisher to spray an employee of the smoke shop. The name of the smoke shop was not provided. The specific date and time of these incidents were not provided.
Authorities are investigating the events. Further details regarding the suspect’s identity and the exact sequence of events have not been released. Information regarding the condition of the smoke shop employee or any resulting charges was not immediately available.
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