Victims robbed after responding to fake Craigslist ads for computers

Democrat Staff Report • March 7, 2010

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Buzz up!Twitter FarkIt Type Size A A A Four people fell victim to scam artists falsely advertising computers on Craigslist in separate incidents Friday, said Officer Danny Jeter of the Tallahassee Police Department.





One victim and a passenger drove to Putnam Drive about 4:30 p.m. hoping to buy a computer advertised on the Web site. They were met instead by a man who got in their car, pulled out a gun and demanded money.

The suspect ran away with cash and other property, and the victims weren’t hurt, Jeter said.


Later, a man and his wife reported being robbed in a similar scam after going to the 3000 block of South Adams Street. Once the victim and his wife arrived at the location, the man got out of his car and talked to a man who was allegedly selling the computer, Jeter said.


The suspect would not produce the computer and when a second man walked up, the buyer began walking back to his car. The two suspects wanted to get into the car, but the victim would not allow them inside.


The buyer was punched repeatedly. The victim’s wife blew the car horn and the two men ran away. The victim received minor injuries.


Anyone with information is asked to call 891-4200 or Crime Stoppers at 574-TIPS (8477).