Missouri Man Charged After Edwardsville Break-Ins and Arson Attempt

On April 29, 2026, a Missouri man was detained and subsequently charged in connection with a series of break-ins and an attempted arson at a business located at 1000 S. Buchanan St. in Edwardsville, Illinois. The suspect, identified as a 35-year-old man from Missouri, was apprehended after police responded to reports of a burglary and attempted arson at the business. The man was charged with burglary, attempted arson, and criminal damage to property.

The suspect broke into the business through a window, causing an estimated $5,000 in damages. He then attempted to set fire to the building using an accelerant, but the fire was extinguished before it could spread. The suspect escaped the scene before police arrived, but was later apprehended by authorities. No injuries were reported. Police are appealing for any witnesses or individuals with information to come forward.