Probationer Jailed After Trying To Sell Stolen Property to Undercover Police

PHOTOS courtesy of the Covina Police Department.

Written by AARON CASTREJON 
CityWatch Editor 

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COVINA - A man on probation for vehicle theft was caught with stolen property — some of which he attempted to sell to undercover detectives, Covina Police said.

Josue Oliva, a Pomona man, is accused of attempting to sell items through OfferUp — items taken in a recent theft case, according to the Covina Police Department.

Covina detectives met with Oliva in West Covina around 4 p.m. February 11 in the 500 block of East Workman Avenue in West Covina to complete the transaction.

After arresting Oliva, detectives learned that he was not only driving a stolen vehicle, but was also in possession of stolen identification and burglary tools, Covina Police said.

Oliva is also on probation for vehicle theft. A probation hold was issued, Covina police said.