WATCH: Florida man accused of trying to steal generator that powered traffic light after Hurricane Milton

Man arrested for trying to steal generator: HCSO

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says TECO workers stopped Soyal Zapata-Dye from stealing a generator that was powering a traffic light.

SUN CITY CENTER, Fla. - A Hillsborough County man was accused of trying to steal a generator that powered a traffic light likely damaged during Hurricane Milton.

According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, TECO workers stopped the man from stealing the generator on the corner of Sun City Center Boulevard and Stoneham Drive.

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Officials say the workers gave deputies photos of the suspected thief, later identified as Soyal Zapata-Dye, and his license plate.