A Cincinnati firefighter is under arrest for allegedly arranging to sell city-owned fire equipment on eBay.
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Police arrested 34-year-old Eric Bacon of Mt. Washington early Wednesday morning after serving a search warrant on his home.
Bacon works at station number 16 on Spring Grove Avenue in Camp Washington. He is accused of stealing the equipment and giving it to his girlfriend to sell on the popular online auction site.
According to police, the stolen items include a hose nozzle and a vindicator ball.
Bacon's girlfriend, 27-year-old Angela Smith, has also been arrested. Police say she sold the items on eBay from the home they share together.
Both are expected in court later Wednesday morning. He is facing a felony theft charge, Smith is facing two counts of receiving stolen property.
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