Theft victim finds stolen tailgate on Facebook Marketplace; 19-year-old arrested, officials say

Theft victim finds stolen tailgate on Facebook Marketplace; 19-year-old arrested, officials say

When announcing the suspect as "wanted" last month, Harris County Precinct 4 authorities claimed he stole over $20,000 worth of truck tailgates.

Stolen Tailgate Found for Sale on Facebook, Suspect Arrested Again in Humble

HUMBLE, Texas – What started as a routine theft report turned into an unexpected online discovery that led deputies straight to a repeat offender. On December 31, 2025, deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office, Precinct 4 responded to a “Meet the Citizen” call after a Tomball resident reported his truck tailgate stolen earlier that day within a contracted patrol area. The very next day, the victim was scrolling through Facebook Marketplace w…