Location: Home Depot, 7486 Stream Walk Ln, Manassas VA
Time: September 15, 9:26 p.m.
A reported theft of a leaf blower from a Home Depot in Manassas led to a robbery arrest Tuesday night, according to the Prince William County Police Department.
Officers responded to the store at 7486 Stream Walk Lane after receiving a report of a robbery. Police said a man allegedly took a leaf blower and threatened employees before leaving the business.
Arriving officers located the man in the parking lot and detained him without incident. During a search, officers recovered a pair of pliers and determined the man was wearing shoes that had previously been reported stolen.
Police identified the accused as Zachary Tyler Hower, 27, of Manassas. He was arrested and charged with robbery, possession of burglarious tools and petit larceny. His court date was pending, and his status was listed as unavailable.