Niagara Police say a suspect who stolen a vehicle in Grimsby was caught after he posted items on Facebook Marketplace.
Police were called on Saturday to a home on Robinson Street North after a 2019 Toyota Rav4 had been stolen overnight.
Officers learned several personal items, including a set of stolen golf clubs, were stolen from the vehicle.
Then the following day, police say the suspect posted an ad for the golf clubs.
Police received a warrant to search a home on King Street East in Hamilton.
The suspect attempted to flee the home, jumping from a second storey balcony, however he was arrested a short time later.
29-year-old Bekim Dzemaiji of Hamilton is charged with Traffic in Property Obtained by Crime under $5000, and Fail to Comply with Probation Order.
Detectives also located and seized a Scion vehicle key within the home, and are looking for its owner.
Anyone who may have information related to this to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at (905) 688-4111, option 3, extension 1009702.
Members of the community who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477(TIPS). Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to people who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.
Story credit: Bonnie Heslop
Image credit: NRP
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