Police Search For Suspect After Social Media Sale Ends In Robbery
SELMA, N.C. — Selma Police are searching for a suspect after a planned meeting to purchase an item advertised on social media turned into a robbery Tuesday afternoon.
The incident was reported around 5:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the BP convenience store on U.S. 70.
According to police, a buyer had arranged to meet the seller to purchase an item that had been listed for sale on social media. After the two met in the parking lot, the buyer was robbed.
The suspect fled on foot behind the convenience store toward a nearby apartment complex before running into a wooded area along the railroad tracks. The victim drove to a nearby KFC Restaurant parking lot and called for help.
Multiple Selma Police officers responded and established a perimeter while searching for the suspect. A police drone was also deployed to assist officers from the air.
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office responded to assist in the search.
Police said the suspect escaped on foot but had been identified.
Police continue to investigate the incident. Additional information is expected to be released as it becomes available.
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People continue to fall prey to these robbers after it has been advertised by Police if you are going to buy/sell on social media to meet in a what is deemed a “safe place.” Like your nearest police department or other such places the city has deemed a “safe place” where these robbers are less likely to commit these crimes. You almost here to wonder if the people being robbed have something to hide themselves. 🤔
Gotta love fools that victim blame.
@Nunya: At some point, people need to be responsible for their own actions. You snowflake libs never want to accept blame or responsibility! #GrowUp #BeResponsible