Facebook Marketplace sale turns armed robbery, says San Antonio police
The robbery happened at 8:58 p.m. Saturday on the city’s North side
Victoria Lopez, Digital Journalist
Blue and red police lights at a generic crime scene. (Ajax9, Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO – Two people were held at gunpoint when they attempted to purchase a car from Facebook Marketplace Saturday, according to San Antonio police.
At 8:58 p.m. Saturday, officers responded to a robbery in progress in the 7400 block of San Pedro Avenue.
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Police say the two victims, 27 and 29 years old, contacted a man on Facebook Marketplace to purchase a vehicle.
When meeting up with the 32-year-old man, one victim noticed a second suspect nearby wearing a mask and “acting suspicious,” said SAPD.
The second suspect then walked up and threatened the victims with a gun, demanding they get on their knees as he robbed them.
The two suspects then fled the scene.
SAPD searched the area but was unable to locate the suspects.