But a suburban Washington man says he found his stolen stuff posted in an online ad.
Fairfax County, Virginia, police say the man had two GPS navigation devices taken from his car.
He had been checking Craigslist and found a posting that looked familiar.
According to authorities, the victim arranged to meet the seller at a doughnut shop.
The man called police after recognizing the GPS unit.
Authorities have charge Patrick Hayward with receiving and buying stolen goods.
