http://blog.timesunion.com/crime/colonie-guitar-thief-hits-sour-note-with-craigslist-post/9148/
Police said a victim helped solve his own crime after he found his stolen guitar posted on Craigslist and arranged to buy it.Police said the 19-year-old victim called the phone number posted on Craigslist and set a sale price of $150 for the red bass guitar originally purchased for $950. The victim met with the suspect at 20 Delatour Road, police said, and police arrived a short time later.
Police identified the serial number on the guitar as that reported stolen and arrested Brian K. Morrison, 29, of Lake Shore Drive B5 apartment 1.
Morrison was charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property. He was released with an appearance ticket and is due in Colonie Town Court on Wednesday at 6 p.m.