Man Charged After Allegedly Selling Stolen Tool Back To Owner

JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Garner man is facing criminal charges after allegedly selling a stolen power tool back to its rightful owner through Facebook Marketplace.

The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said the incident began October 1 when a 22-year-old man reported his Sawzall power tool had been stolen while he was at a business on East Malibu Drive, just off Veterans Parkway.

The victim later spotted what appeared to be his stolen tool advertised for sale on Facebook Marketplace…

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