Police warn of violent robberies during online marketplace transactions

Wednesday 29 January 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 29 Jan 2025, 5:39pm

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Canterbury Police have issued a warning following more than a dozen reports of people being threatened, attacked, or robbed while collecting goods. Inspector Ash Tabb stated there have been 13 reported violent-related offences linked to Facebook Marketplace interactions over the last year, including eight robberies.

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1. RNZWed 29 Jan 2025, 4:25pm

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3. Otago Daily TimesWed 29 Jan 2025, 5:36pm

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4. NZ HeraldWed 29 Jan 2025, 5:39pm

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