An alert Spokane business owner and detectives tracked down a thief with the help of Craigslist.

Last week, someone broke into Circle M Landscaping off Pines in the Spokane Valley.

According to the Spokane County Sheriff's Office, the thieves stole $5,600 worth of equipment and money.

The thieves also got away with a box of e-cigarettes.

A few days later, Brandon Michielli, owner of Circle M noticed a box of e-cigarettes for sale on Craigslist. Michielli replied to the posting and set up a time and place to meet the seller.