FORDYCE, Ark. — The Dallas County Sheriff's Office has now made an arrest in the break-in and arson of the Mav & Me Boutique that happened in Fordyce earlier this month.
According to Sheriff Knoedl, the break-in and arson happened separately on the morning of July 4.
The suspect broke in and stole $500 from the cash register along with various items including clothes and boating accessories.
Officials later identified the suspect as Shawn Nunley after they found 'articles on his person' that had been taken from the scene.
Nunley reportedly told a few people he was concerned because he didn't wear gloves during the robbery, and his fingerprints are on record since he's currently on parole.
He then allegedly went back to the boutique and started a fire to cover up the evidence. During the investigation, officials found an accelerant used in the fire, which ruled out a possible electrical fire.
Sheriff Knoedl stated that this was just a random crime, and the suspect didn't know the owners of the boutique.
Nunley is also a suspect in a few other burglaries, so this appears to be part of a larger string of burglaries in the area.
Nunley is being held in the Dallas County Detention Center and has been charged with commercial burglary, breaking and entering, and arson.
His first court appearance will be on July 27, where his bond will be set by a judge.
