Police says robbers using Craigslist to steal dirtbikes
Baltimore police have issued this warning:
Baltimore Police detectives are investigating three incidents where suspects go on Craigslist searching for individuals who are selling dirt bikes. Once a perspective seller has been located, the suspect makes arrangements for the seller to bring the dirt bike here to Baltimore where the sale can take place. Once here, the suspect then robs the seller of the dirt bike. In one case, the suspect implied that he was armed and assaulted the victim.
We want to make the public aware that this is going on and to take every necessary precaution before agreeing to such a transaction. Such precautions may include meeting in a well-traveled public place and/or with additional companions.
Comments
"Prospective" seller, is that what they mean? Hope their police work is better than their spelling.
Posted by: Larry Esser | July 8, 2011 11:09 AM
I put this one on the City Council - make it possible for the police to STOP (i.e. chase) dirtbikers (within reason of course) and then you cut off the need for the supply in the first place. Basically council has allowed people using them illegally (some use for enjoyment, I get that) to use them for whatever, whenever, and wherever they want to use them. Have some courage and standup to them and you'll end this extension of crime to the one you're actually facilitating.
Posted by: baltobikeboi | July 8, 2011 3:14 PM