Saanich police have tracked down car parts stolen from the University of Victoria’s Formula Motorsport team.

The parts were listed for sale online. On Wednesday, police identified the man trying to sell the parts.

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Team members are with the car at a competition in Michigan, and UVic was arranging quick delivery of the parts.

Before the parts were found, the UVic Alumni Association donated $2,500 to replace some of the lost items.

A 48-year-old Victoria man was arrested for possession of property obtained by crime. He was scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.