Witnesses say another large crowd gathered near the substation located in the Aberdeen housing project. Police Chief Brent Coleman tells WCBI News that someone firebombed a truck parked near the substation. Witnesses say Tuesday night's incident was sparked by what they say was a wrongfully issued parking ticket. Some residents of the housing project say police are unfairly targeting blacks for arrest. When the man reached into his pocket and pulled out some money, Smith grabbed it and ran.
Police say the worker was paid recently and had several hundred dollars in cash.
A warrant has been issued for Smith's arrest. He will be charged with grand larceny. Authorities say Hugh Rutherford was back in custody about three hours after he fled on Wednesday. He was arrested inside Harvest of Faith Church on Highway 51. Sheriff's Department Commander Mark Blackson says Rutherford was in jail on charges of possession of a controlled substance.