Facebook Marketplace Seller Ripped Off In Maplewood, 2 People Arrested: Police

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood police recently arrested two people after they stole a gold bracelet from a Facebook Marketplace seller, authorities say.

According to the Maplewood Police Department, the theft allegedly took place on Feb. 7 during a meeting at MapleCrest Park.

Here’s what happened, authorities said:

“The caller reported that he had arranged a meeting through Facebook MarketPlace to sell a 14k gold bracelet and set a meeting at MapleCrest Park. The caller reported that when he handed the bracelet over to the buyer, he took the bracelet and fled in a blue Acura. The caller was able to provide patrols with a description of the buyer, as well as the driver of the Acura. While on scene, the caller was also able to provide patrols with the Facebook profile of the buyer.”

Maplewood police patrols soon located the Acura and performed a traffic stop. After further investigation, officers arrested two, 22-year-old East Orange residents. One was charged with theft of movable property, and the other with conspiracy to engage in a crime.

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