Mechanic Arrested Buying Portugal. The Man Music Gear

Juan Ocampo

The story of Portugal.The Man and the music gear they had stolen at Lollapalooza is starting to take a turn for the better.

Mechanic Juan Ocampo was charged with buying the Portland-based band's $80,000 in stolen music equipment for a cool $1,000 at the Swap-O-Rama flea market at 40th and Ashland. (We're making a mental note of that price the next time we're at the Swap-O-Rama, looking for a Les Paul.)

Ocampo told police he knew the gear was stolen and was planning on selling it of a little bit at a time. He apparently was so afraid of being around the hot gear he started staying at his girlfriend's apartment. Ocampo was held on $10,000 bond.

Portugal. The Man's John Gourley posted his gratitude to the Chicago Police Department and everyone who spread the word about the theft on the band's Facebook page. Gourley joked, "Don't be offended when we send a pile of doughnuts over."

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By Chuck Sudo in Arts & Events on August 16, 2011 4:15 PM

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Navin_Johnson

And the person(s) who were selling it?

ChicagoD

Exactly what I was coming to ask. I would be surprised if this guy didn't flip ASAP. Unless he thinks he's better off with the beef he's got instead of the beef he'd get.