What is the process for reporting a person who sold me something stolen in CA?

A person sold me a stolen iphone in California. I looked up his instagram account with his phone number and now I have his name, his phone number, and a record of text messages regarding the transaction.
Do I just show up to the police department to report this person?

Yup

that should do it

Contact the police, genius.

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