Dalton Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in Lowe’s Pole Saw Theft
The Dalton Police Department is seeking public assistance to identify a male suspect involved in a theft at a Lowe's store. The individual allegedly removed a pole saw from the shelf, attempted to return it without a receipt, and then…
Chattanooga, TN, October 8, 2026 — Dalton Police are appealing to the public for information to identify a male suspect connected to a theft at a local Lowe’s store. The incident involved the alleged removal of a pole saw.
According to reports, the suspect was observed taking a pole saw from a store shelf. Following this, the individual reportedly attempted to return the item to the store. A key detail provided is that the suspect did not have a receipt for the merchandise during this attempted return.
The situation escalated when the suspect subsequently exited the store premises with the pole saw without completing a purchase or providing payment. The value of the stolen pole saw was not immediately available.
Following the alleged theft, witnesses reported seeing the suspect depart the scene. The individual was observed leaving the area in a vehicle identified as a gray Nissan Versa. The specific date and time of the incident were not provided in the initial report.
The Dalton Police Department is urging anyone who may have seen the incident or has any information regarding the identity of the suspect or the vehicle to come forward. The contractor’s name was not provided, nor was the specific location of the Lowe’s store where the incident occurred. Authorities are hoping that public assistance will help in identifying the individual and recovering the stolen property. The outcome of any potential charges or further investigative steps was not detailed.
Story summarized from the original created by McKenzie Hughes on www.wdef.com, see more information here.
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