Fence Hopping Thieves Caught Selling Swag on eBay
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In a bizarre incident, Tulsa Police arrested two suspects, Justin Nix and Vanessa Faulkner, for attempting to sell stolen goods on eBay. The duo’s online escapades were traced back to a home in Tulsa, where officers found a stash of stolen items, including Christmas decorations and a rather valuable concrete horse jockey statue.
The saga began in December, when multiple residents reported thefts of various items, including a statue. By early January, police investigators determined that several of the stolen items had been listed on eBay, leading them to a home in Tulsa.
Upon arriving at the residence, officers found Justin Nix, who had an outstanding felony warrant. Vanessa Faulkner, on the other hand, made a daring escape attempt, jumping a fence only to be caught by officers on the other side.
A search of the premises yielded three firearms and the stolen concrete horse jockey statue, valued at over $25,000. A storage unit believed to be housing more stolen items was also searched, revealing a wrought iron gate stolen from a home over a year ago.
‘The victims were thrilled to get their stolen items back.’
The recovered items were returned to their rightful owners, and both suspects were taken into custody. Nix was charged with two counts of illegal possession of a firearm, while Faulkner faced charges of obstructing/interfering with an officer, knowingly concealing stolen property under $1,000, three counts of illegal possession of a firearm, and knowingly concealing stolen property over $1,000.
The stolen concrete horse jockey statue, valued at over $25,000
The incident serves as a reminder to keep a close eye on your belongings, especially during the holiday season. And if you’re thinking of selling your stolen loot online, be warned: the long arm of the law is always watching.
The stolen wrought iron gate, built in the 1800s
