Jack Ventham, 34, appeared in private at Inverness Sheriff Court today accused of wilful fireraising following the devastating blaze earlier this year.
Police have said the consequences could have been "much more serious".
Officers and firefighters were called to Union Street on Saturday afternoon.
A large piece of masonry fell and smashed on the pavement on Union Street.
Two young women approached the victim on Grant Street before grabbing the cash and running off.
on Saturday, a sign has been put in place to say that the store was temporarily closed.
