A+++++WILL DEAL AGAIN read one of dozens of glowing eBay reviews for Jeremiah Ramage, above, who allegedly stocked his online storefront by burglarizing over 35 Arizona cell tower sites. Authorities say his five-star side hustle netted more than $500,000 in stolen gear. Police began their investigation on June 10 after a report that the CitySwitch tower site in Buckeye, shown above, had been broken into and equipment stolen.
A Buckeye, Arizona man with a history of criminal charges has been arrested in connection with a multi-jurisdictional investigation into the theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars in cell tower equipment from multiple carriers across Arizona.
According to Buckeye police, 38-year-old Jeremiah Elijah Ramage is accused of breaking into more than 35 T-Mobile cell tower equipment sites in cities including Phoenix, Casa Grande, Glendale, Marana, and Tucson. Investigators allege that Ramage, described as a former contractor, targeted secured infrastructure sites between June and July 2025, stealing valuable telecommunications equipment, which he then sold online using an eBay account.
Buckeye police shut down Ramage’s eBay site, which offered a wide range of items, including Commscope DIN connectors and Nokia routers.
Although police stated that Ramage was a contractor, it’s possible that they were referring to a roofing company he had previously owned. However, it appears that he was a tower technician and could have used his knowledge to access the cell sites.
On June 10, police responded to a break-in at a cell phone tower in the Tartesso neighborhood, located off Sun Valley Parkway. An industrial-grade router had been stolen from the site, which, according to the FCC’s database, is owned by CitySwitch, prompting detectives to investigate similar incidents.
Over the following weeks, they uncovered a pattern of break-ins at cell tower locations across the state. Court documents list at least 35 sites hit, with total damages exceeding $500,000.
A key lead came from a suspicious eBay account allegedly tied to Ramage. Police say the account had sold over $30,000 in T-Mobile network equipment, with customer reviews dating back six to twelve months. A buyer who had purchased routers through the account provided serial numbers that matched devices stolen from Phoenix-area cell sites.
Using this evidence, police obtained a warrant and placed a GPS tracker on Ramage’s truck. According to court records, between July 14 and July 17, the tracker placed him at the exact locations and times of six burglaries.
On July 17, officers conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Sun Valley Parkway and Thomas Road. Inside Ramage’s vehicle, they allegedly found cell tower components, a 9mm handgun reported stolen from Glendale, and cocaine. Also found in his truck were Nokia routers and over 50 T-Mobile electronic cards, according to a police report.
A subsequent search of Ramage’s Buckeye residence revealed hundreds of items belonging to various cell service providers, including routers, power modules, and electronics believed to have been stolen during the burglaries.
T-Mobile confirmed it is cooperating with the investigation. An eBay spokesperson stated: “eBay has zero tolerance for criminal activity… We are investigating this incident and will act in accordance with eBay’s Stolen Property Policy.”
Ramage has been booked into jail, denied bond because of outstanding felony charges, and faces new multiple charges, including burglary, theft, trafficking in stolen property, possession of a weapon by a prohibited person, and possession of dangerous drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Police are also investigating whether any eBay buyers knowingly purchased stolen goods. Ramage’s eBay account linked to the case has since been removed. Authorities state that all recovered equipment is now in the custody of the Buckeye Police Department.
Court records from Maricopa County Superior Court show that Ramage is the defendant in two additional ongoing felony cases. Ramage had been charged last year in a case involving alleged theft, illegal weapons possession, and dangerous drug charges. In 2023, he was charged with allegedly committing a burglary, which remains pending.
This is the second time that Arizona has suffered severe losses from thefts from cell sites this year. In March, according to an indictment, Andres Samuel Contreras, 29, was accused of stealing over 900 backup batteries from 66 T-Mobile cell tower sites between August 2024 and February 2025, resulting in over $330,000 in damages.
