Tulsa County deputies arrested 55-year-old Timothy Thompson during a sting operation after investigators said he tried to sell a specialized piece of equipment that had been reported stolen.
The investigation began after the victim discovered the stolen equipment was listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace.
Deputies say the item, a DigiTrak F1 underground locating device used to locate fiber-optic cables, is valued at approximately $9,000.
Investigators worked with the victim to arrange a meeting with the seller in a parking lot near 41st Street and Yale Avenue. When Thompson arrived, deputies confirmed the serial number on the equipment matched the stolen device…