Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
Police: US man stole a chain saw from store by sticking it down his pants
Original Publication Date: November 12, 2014 10:33PM
Publication Updated: January 8, 2025 9:34PM
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – Police say a man stole a chain saw by sticking it down his pants.
Surveillance video from Treasure Coast Lawn Equipment in Florida shows the man putting the tool worth more than $600 down his pants on Oct. 28.
Police tell Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers (http://bit.ly/1oQvRTi ) that Anthony Ballard had come in asking for $1 worth of change.
Police say employees chased Ballard, who ditched the tool in a wooded lot. The employees called police when they saw Ballard return to look for it.
Ballard told police he stole the tool but had a change of heart and wanted to return it.
He was held Thursday on grand theft and burglary charges. Bond was set at $28,750. Jail records didn’t show whether he had an attorney.
News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?
You must be logged in to post a comment.
