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Florida sheriff arrests men trying to steal power pole

Authorities in Florida arrested two men who were caught trying to steal a power pole on Wednesday.

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Florida sheriff arrests men trying to steal power pole
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Authorities in Florida arrested two men who were caught trying to steal a power pole on Wednesday.

According to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, citizens called the police department to report the theft. A photo on the sheriff office's Facebook page showed the two men sitting on the curb, handcuffed, with a large pole tied to the roof of a nearby vehicle.

"‪These two were caught stealing a JEA pole just this morning! Citizens watching out and officers cleaning up = partnership!" the sheriff's office posted.

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