Talk about bold—a thief swiped a man’s rims and tires right off his car, then had the nerve to list them for sale on Facebook Marketplace! But thanks to some quick thinking, the victim turned the tables and got his stolen goods back.
Facebook Scrolling Turns Into Crime Solving
The drama unfolded when a man’s roommate noticed that his car’s rims and tires had mysteriously vanished. A week later, while casually scrolling through Facebook Marketplace, he stumbled upon something suspicious—his missing wheels, up for sale!
Without wasting time, the two hatched a plan. They set up a meeting with the seller and made sure to invite the cops to the party.
Caught Red-Handed!
When officers arrived at the meet-up, the so-called “seller” didn’t even try to lie—he admitted to stealing the rims and tires. The rightful owner got his property back, while police filed a report and put in a request for a theft warrant against the sticky-fingered suspect.
So far, no word on an arrest, but you can bet we’ll be keeping tabs on this one!
HOT TIP: FIND YOUR STOLEN GOODS ONLINE? HERE’S WHAT TO DO!
Check Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, OfferUp, and other resale sites—thieves love to flip stolen items fast.
Screenshot everything! Listings disappear quickly, so grab all the details: seller info, photos, and price.
Set up a “purchase” meeting—but bring the cops! Never confront a suspect alone. Coordinate with law enforcement to recover your property safely.
Report the theft immediately—the sooner, the better. If you see your stolen items online, notify the police ASAP.
Moral of the story? Keep your eyes open and your Facebook scrolling sharp—you never know what you’ll find!
