contractor took money, can I sell his equipment for reimbursement

[J Dave]

I hired a contractor to finish remodel in my home. he has stop showing up he has asked for money for supplies I've gave him the money for purchasing the supplies that he never bought.  he showed poor job performance and promised to fix everything he stopped showing up to the job site he stopped returning my calls it then became a lack of communication.  I have tried emailing. Texting. And mailed him a letter demanding payment. 

Also  he left his equipment at the house since he has abandoned the job ... I want to know can i sell his equipment to be reimbursed for the money that hes taken from me?