Public Safety Alert, Kijiji seller targeted in robbery

Public Safety Alert, Kijiji seller targeted in robbery

Friday, February 12, 2016 - 1:13 PM
54 Division:  416-808-5400

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a robbery investigation.

It is reported that:
- a 28-year-old man advertised a necklace for sale on Kijiji
- he was contacted by someone interested in purchasing his necklace
- over a period of several days, they discussed the price and made arrangements to meet for the sale
- the 28-year-old man met the prospective purchaser on the street in the Strathmore Boulevard and Woodington Avenue area
- he showed the necklace to the prospective purchaser
- the prospective purchaser took a handgun from the waistband of his pants, pointed it at the 28-year-old man, and demanded the necklace
- the man fled on foot with the stolen necklace

Members of the public are advised to exercise caution when selling/purchasing items online and meeting with unknown persons to complete sales. Police suggest all transactions should be conducted in a public place.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

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For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Caroline de Kloet, Corporate Communications, for Detective Sergeant Jim Gotell, 54 Division