Home Depot Cross-Country Theft Suspect Nabbed In Pittsburgh

OHIO TOWNSHIP, PA — A suspect in more than 100 thefts at Home Depots across the country was arrested recently at the home improvement chain's store here. The stolen inventory was worth tens of thousands of dollars, police said.

Ohio Township officer Barry Bissiere was aware of a suspect involved in organized thefts in Home Depots in Texas, Kansas, Ohio and other states and observed the suspect's vehicle while on patrol at the Home Depot-Giant Eagle plaza.

Bissierre set up surveillance and then apprehended Antonio Bryant, of Georgia, as he allegedly was committing a theft.

Bryant was arrested and is being housed in the Allegheny County Jail. Information regarding his apprehension will be shared with law enforcement officials across the country, police said.