Crime & Safety
Novato Police Recover Items Stolen From Vehicle In 2018
Police in Novato recovered some items, including a camera, that were stolen from people visiting the city in 2018.
NOVATO, CA — Police in Novato last month were able to recover some items that were stolen from people visiting in 2018.
On Dec. 18, 2018, two victims visiting Novato reported their vehicle had been broken into while parked on Sotelo Way.
The victims reported several items were stolen in the theft including cameras, photography equipment and other electronics.
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In December of 2019, the victims contacted the Novato Police Department and reported they believed they found their stolen camera posted online for sale.
Detectives reached out to the seller and were able to set up a meeting.
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During the encounter, the seller produced the camera, and investigators were able to determine the camera was the same one that was reported stolen in 2018.
The person selling the camera cooperated with investigators, and police said it appears the person bought the camera from another person several months ago.
The seller was not arrested.
Police were able to recover the stolen property are continuing to investigate the theft.
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