TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – A 15-year-old was arrested nearly a week ago in connection to a string of Facebook Marketplace robberies that occurred earlier this year, according to the City of Tallahassee.<\/p>\n
The teen was arrested Thursday and faces charges of grand theft, two counts of petit theft, robbery by sudden snatching and two counts of dealing in stolen property, city officials wrote in a press release Tuesday.<\/p>\n
The 15-year-old suspect was arrested in connection to five robbery incidents that took place between January 4 and February 17, the city\u2019s statement revealed.<\/p>\n
In each case, officials said victims reported arranging to meet for what appeared to be a legitimate online transaction. <\/p>\n
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However, once the victims met at the meeting location, \u201cthe suspect took the property from the victims and fled the scene,\u201d the city said.<\/p>\n
In one incident, a victim attempted to regain their property, but the 15-year-old was able to overpower the victim\u2019s efforts, according to the release. The stolen items included iPhones, a MacBook Pro, and a laptop.<\/p>\n
Investigators urge residents to meet in well-lit public locations and utilize designated Safe Exchange Zones when conducting online transactions. <\/p>\n
The Tallahassee Police Station, located at 234 E 7th Avenue, offers a designated safe zone in its front lobby and patio area, according to the police department\u2019s Facebook post in April<\/a>. <\/p>\n The front parking lot at the Leon County Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/a> is also a designated safe exchange location. <\/p>\n To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, Nextdoor<\/a> <\/a>and X<\/a> (Twitter<\/a>).<\/p>\n Have a news tip or see an error? Write to us here<\/a>. Please include the article\u2019s headline in your message.<\/p>\n Be the first to see all the biggest headlines by downloading the WCTV News app. Click here<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 WCTV. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n