Katy man accused of assaulting Home Depot employee in Porter

A man from Katy is facing accusations of assault and theft following an incident at a Home Depot located in Porter. According to reports from KBTX, the suspect allegedly targeted the store to steal high-value equipment.

During the course of the theft, the individual reportedly assaulted a store employee. Authorities have identified the suspect as a resident of Katy, though further details regarding the investigation or the specific items taken have not been released at this time.