BOSTON, MA — A Dorchester man was arrested Jan. 1 after allegedly attempting to sell stolen skis on Facebook Marketplace.
Officers assigned to District C-6 were notified at approximately 5:55 p.m. by a victim that his previously stolen skis had been listed for sale on the social media platform.
The victim had already filed a theft report and provided officers with updated information regarding the online listing.
A plan was arranged to meet with the suspect in the area of Massachusetts Avenue and Washington Street.
During the investigation, police determined that the suspect had an active warrant issued by Roxbury District Court for possession of a Class B substance.
Officers were subsequently redirected to the lobby of 155 Northampton Street, where they observed the stolen skis propped against a fence.
After confirming the asking price matched the Facebook Marketplace listing, officers identified themselves as Boston Police and placed the suspect under arrest.
The stolen skis were returned to the rightful owner.
Tyrone Snead, 43, of Dorchester, is expected to be arraigned in South Boston District Court on a charge of receiving stolen property over $1,200.
