Crime & Safety

Redwood City Man Accused Of Stealing $14K In Home Depot Items

Detectives discovered more than 80 items in the suspect's residence that they said were stolen from Home Depot stores across the Bay Area.

Most of the items were power tools and electronics, according to police.
Most of the items were power tools and electronics, according to police. (Courtesy of Redwood City Police Department)

REDWOOD CITY, CA — A 24-year-old Redwood City resident is suspected of stealing over $14,000 worth of items from various Home Depot stores in the Bay Area, according to the Redwood City Police Department.

Eric Crossman was arrested last Friday on charges that include commercial burglary, possession of stolen property and resisting arrest.

Detectives discovered more than 80 items in Crossman’s Redwood City residence that he was accused of stealing from Home Depot stores in San Carlos, San Mateo, Colma, Pittsburg, Brentwood and San Jose, according to police.

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Most of the items were power tools and electronics, according to police.

Detectives began investigating Crossman after receiving information of suspicious activity in the 200 block of Grand Street, police said.

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