Wash. police catch man making slow getaway on stolen riding mower

Wash. police find stolen mower in slow getaway

KENNEWICK, Wash. — Police in Washington state say they caught a man making a slow getaway on a stolen riding mower.

The Tri-City Herald reports officers responding to a burglary call Tuesday morning found a 31-year-old man riding the mower in the street, pulling a trailer of other lawn care equipment.

He was jailed for investigation of burglary, theft and drug charges.

Information from: Tri-City Herald, www.tri-cityherald.com