Crime & Safety
Harmony Man Accused Of Stealing Tools From Lowe's, Returning Them For In-Store Credit
Investigators found evidence of Ruth stealing and returning merchandise at five Lowe's locations in Butler and Allegheny counties.
January 20, 2023
A Harmony man is accused of stealing tools from several Lowe's stores and returning the items for credit.
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Troopers said they uncovered the retail theft fraud scheme when they were searching a pickup truck involved with another theft from a Jefferson Township home. While searching, police said they found several thousand dollars worth of tools.
According to police, 23-year-old Jacob Ruth stole over $2,000 worth of merchandise from Lowe's stores and later returned the stolen items for in-store credit. He then used gift cards to purchase expensive tools, police said.
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