BUFFALO, N.Y. — A man from Buffalo faces multiple charges after New York State Police say he tried to sell stolen tires and rims on Facebook Marketplace.
State Police investigators arrested Leon M. Robert, 24, on Monday, February 20 and charged him with criminal possession of stolen property and criminal possession of a weapon.
Two days prior, Troopers received a complaint from West Herr Honda in the Town of Lockport. The dealership reported that eight tires and rims had been stolen from vehicles. Investigators worked with management and found the stolen items for sale on Facebook Marketplace.
The NYSP Bureau of Criminal Investigation arranged a meeting to "buy" the stolen items at a location in the City of Buffalo, and Leon was there, according to State Police.
Troopers say Leon was also in possession of a pistol, for which he does not have a permit. He was taken to SP Buffalo and processed before he was taken to City of Buffalo Central Booking before his arraignment.