A former FBI agent acquitted of shoplifting is suing Home Depot, accusing the company of ruining his career and reputation.

Thomas M. Jobes, 52, of Rumson, was detained at the store in May after being accused of failing to pay for a 4-foot-long piece of wire.

Jobes had worked for the FBI for 26 years, including on a high-profile corruption investigation that led to charges against more than two dozen developers and public officials in Monmouth County.