Central NY man stole U.S. military equipment, sold it on Facebook, including vest headed to Russia, troopers say

Stolen military equipment

Tens of thousands of dollars worth of equipment was stolen from Central New York military bases, according to the State Police.Provided by New York State Police

Syracuse, N.Y. — Three people have been charged with stealing equipment from three Central New York military bases and selling it on Facebook marketplace, troopers said Monday.

The equipment was shipped to at least five states, troopers said. One ballistic vest was being reshipped to Russia, they said.

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