HPD: Disgruntled worker bulldozes building

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A man drove a bulldozer into the northeast Houston building where he worked, causing more than $1 million in damages, police said.

Lynn Benson, 52, was arrested about 9 p.m. Monday after Houston police said he intentionally plowed through the front of Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers, 15500 Eastex Freeway.

The bulldozer also broke a water line in the building that flooded the ground floor, damaging computers and office equipment, Houston police said.

Company officials said the disgruntled employee caused about $1.5 million in total damages. No injuries were reported, Houston police said.

Benson was arrested at the scene and later charged with felony criminal mischief.

He remains at the Harris County Jail with bail set at $50,000.

mike.glenn@chron.com