WEST GARDINER — Maybe the thieves didn’t know they were burglarizing a state trooper’s home last week.  But three suspects found out when state police charged them during the weekend.

Police said Tuesday the arrests happened after a kayak taken in the burglary was sold. They say they arrested 29-year-old Dustin Woodworth of Augusta, 27-year-old Ian Watson of Farmingdale and 25-year-old Sarah Giampetro of Farmingdale over the weekend.

Police say Trooper Tim Black found his garage had been broken into last week. Items including the kayak, ammunition, mountain bikes and a police jacket were gone. Troopers found the kayak advertised on Facebook and Craig’s List for $140 and tracked the seller.

Police said the money was being used to buy drugs. It was unclear Tuesday if the three defendants had an attorney.