Theft victim finds stolen tailgate on Facebook Marketplace; 19-year-old arrested, officials say
TOMBALL, Texas - A Facebook Marketplace sale allegedly led to a 19-year-old being arrested in Harris County for stealing multiple truck tailgates.
Harris County: Stolen tailgate found on Facebook
What we know:
Harris County Precinct 4 authorities say a Tomball resident had reported his truck's tailgate stolen on New Year's Eve.
The next day, officials say the man was scrolling on Facebook Marketplace when he saw his tailgate was listed for sale.
Deputies followed up on the information and eventually arrested 19-year-old Samuel Worthy. Officials say they also found two stolen tailgates, one of which was returned to the victim who allegedly saw it on Facebook.
(Photo credit: Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4)
Harris County court records confirm Worthy is facing two theft charges. His bonds for both charges have been denied.
What we don't know:
Other details are not available at this time.
Other suspect allegations
Dig deeper:
Precinct 4 authorities posted Worthy early last month as a wanted suspect.
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Tomball 19-year-old wanted, accused of stealing over $20K of truck tailgates
Authorities believe Samuel Worthy stole tailgates from more than 20 pickup trucks.
In that announcement, Worthy was accused of stealing tailgates from more than 20 pickup trucks.
Deputies searched Worthy's home on Danphy Landing Court in Tomball, near the Grand Parkway and Hufsmith-Kohrville Road. Authorities say eight stolen tailgates worth about $20,000 were found at the home.
At that time, the Constable's Office also said Worthy was on probation for tailgate thefts.
The Source: Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office and previous FOX 26 reporting.