Police: Man confronted over stolen Cheetos tries to set fire

ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis man is accused of trying to burn down a gas station after being confronted for stealing a bag of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.

Authorities said 33-year-old Joshua Lee Crook is charged with first-degree attempted arson along with three misdemeanors. He is jailed on $20,000 cash-only bond.

Police said Crook went into a gas station Sunday and tried to walk out with a bag of the Cheetos. The manager confronted him. Crook alleged pushed the manager and punched him in the face.

Police said Crook then went outside and threw a gas pump nozzle to the ground, then threw a lit cigarette in the pooling gasoline in a failed attempt to start a fire. There was no damage.