Ocala, FL - A UPS employee has been arrested on charges of dealing in stolen property after being caught with more than $11,900 in stolen merchandise at his Florida home.
Ocala police arrested 33-year-old Jose Flores Franco on charges of dealing in stolen property after receiving a report of grand theft of packages, prompting an investigation into missing items from undelivered packages.
It was revealed that Flores Franco was using his wife's Facebook page to sell stolen items, including iPhones, smartwatches, tablets, and jewelry.
During a search of Flores Franco's residence, police discovered a cache of stolen items, including seven Apple Watches, 11 iPhones, and 48 packages of Pandora jewelry, all worth an estimated $11,900.
Some of the serial numbers of the stolen items matched those listed in Flores Franco's Facebook Marketplace listings.
Following his arrest, Flores Franco was booked into the Marion County Jail but later released on a $7,000 bond.
UPS acknowledged the situation and referred inquiries to local law enforcement.
Impacted customers are advised to work through the shippers to replace their stolen items.