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Man accused in Chamblee Walmart fire identified

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Published  May 3, 2026 11:49am EDT
Chamblee
FOX 5 Atlanta
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A 45-year-old man is accused of setting several bathmats on fire at a Walmart on Chamblee Tucker Road on May 02, 2026. (FOX 5) 

The Brief

    • A 45-year-old man faces arson charges after allegedly setting merchandise on fire inside a Chamblee Walmart Saturday.
    • Police arrested the suspect at a nearby MARTA station following a full evacuation of the retail store.
    • The Walmart remains closed indefinitely while officials investigate the damage caused by the intentionally set fire.

CHAMBLEE, Ga. - Officials have identified a man accused of intentionally setting fire to household items inside a Chamblee Walmart Saturday.

What we know:

Abdul Jabar Raheem Mubbraik Favors, 45, is charged with first-degree arson and criminal damage to property. Favors allegedly set several bathroom mats and towels on fire inside the Walmart located on Chamblee Tucker Road.

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The store was evacuated immediately following the discovery of the fire. Law enforcement officers later located Favors at the Doraville MARTA station and arrested him there.

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"Things set on fire outside Walmart," according to City of Chamblee Spokesperson. (Credit: City of Chamblee)

What we don't know:

The Walmart will remain closed until further notice. It remains unclear when the retail location will be safe to reopen to the public.

The Source: Information in  this article comes from the Chamblee Police Department. 

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