Man steals dozer, damages university property

Buildings damaged
June 1, 2023

A 27-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly stealing a crawler dozer from a construction site on the campus of Virginia State University, then proceeding to damage various property, according to news reports.

The incident began around 2 a.m., according to reports, and the damage included:

  • A VSU police car, flipped over and demolished
  • VSU Multi-Purpose Center, damage to the building and property
  • An elementary school
  • A church

Watch a report.

About the Author

Rod Sutton

Sutton served as the editorial lead of Construction Equipment from 2001 through 2025. 

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