Man accused of stealing chainsaw by hiding it under his shirt before fleeing on stolen bicycle

A Florida man is under arrest after police say he attempted to steal a chainsaw by placing it under his shirt and walking out of a lawn equipment store.



According to Port St. Lucie Police, Anthony Brian Ballard is facing a charge of grand theft. Police said he went into Treasure Coast Lawn and asked for change for a dollar, then tried to conceal a chainsaw under his shirt and leave without paying for the merchandise.



Investigators then said Ballard got onto a stolen bicycle and fled from the area. A store employee tracked down Ballard and witnessed him drop the chainsaw in a vacant lot.


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Ballard was eventually caught by a store employee who held him in custody until police arrived. Ballard was arrested and taken to the St. Lucie County Jail.