Victoria police say a person has been arrested in connection to 4 armed robberies that concerned victims responding to UsedVictoria advertisements.
Police say the person was arrested on Friday after they acquired studies of a number of folks arranging to buy a used PlayStation 5 on UsedVictoria solely to reach on the assembly level and be robbed at gunpoint.
The first report got here in on Wednesday, and at some point later West Shore RCMP stated {that a} comparable crime had occurred of their jurisdiction.
When the person was arrested by members of the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team, police say they discovered a number of lifelike duplicate firearms among the many man’s possessions.
None of the victims have been injured within the incidents, although police say they have been “deeply shaken” by the encounters.
Investigators consider that extra folks could have interacted with the suspect. Anyone with data is requested to name Victoria police at 250-995-7654.
The man was nonetheless in police custody Monday and he’s suspected of being concerned in 4 armed robberies in whole.
Victoria police say they have been in communication with UsedVictoria whereas the investigation has been underway.
While the overwhelming majority of on-line gross sales happen with out incident, Victoria police have launched a number of tips about tips on how to preserve your self protected:
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Meet sellers and patrons in brightly lit, public locations with folks round, which are prone to have surveillance cameras, like a shopping center, or municipal constructing; -
Bring a good friend or member of the family with you; -
If one thing does go improper, get your self to a protected place, and name 911.