Police: Florida man steals excavator, drives it into Walmart

Florida man steals excavator, drivers through Walmart, police say. (Courtesy: Gainesville Police Department)

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The cleanup continues at a Florida Walmart store Tuesday morning, after police said a man stole an excavator, took it for a ride, then crashed it into the store.

Gainesville Police responded to the scene at a Walmart on Monday night, where they said a suspect stole a large excavator, drove it around the parking lot, taking out power poles and then drove through what appears to be the automotive department of the Walmart.

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Police said the suspect was arrested and no injuries were reported.


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