‘Well-known shoplifter’ arrested in Gainesville after stealing thousands of dollars in tools, lawn mowers

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – A Gainesville man’s run at stealing from Home Depot and Lowe’s came to an end after his arrest on Tuesday.

Police say Heriberto Cruz-Ortiz, 39, of Gainesville, is a “well-known shoplifter at Home Depot.”

Cruz Ortiz reportedly stole tools and lawn mowers from the Gainesville Home Depot and made 10 sales to four different local pawn shops between Nov. 2 and Nov. 10…

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