Man answers Craigslist ad, steals $20K guitar from San Benito County home
A Bay Area man made off with a guitar listed on Craigslist for $20,000.
The theft occurred at a home in the Vineyard Estates of San Benito County on Nov. 25.
The sheriff’s office said 26-year-old Mark Michael Ellis arrived at the owner’s home and played the guitar before stealing it.
On Monday, Nov. 26, detectives were able to identify Ellis and tracked him to his parents home in Saratoga, Ca.
Deputies found the guitar in Ellis’ bedroom and took him into custody.
The guitar was returned to the victim.
Ellis was booked into San Benito County Jail and released on bail.
