Police urge ‘extreme caution’ meeting sellers from Kijiji ads after armed robberies
Posted July 28, 2022 3:53 pm.
Last Updated July 28, 2022 7:15 pm.
Toronto police are warning the public to use “extreme caution” when meeting strangers to buy items from online classified ads after two recent gunpoint robberies.
Investigators say on July 9 and July 25, people looking to buy cellphones responded to ads on Kijiji, agreeing to meet the sellers in downtown Toronto.
On both occasions, the buyers were instead greeted by two men carrying guns who demanded money.
Police say in both instances, the suspects took off in a newer model white or grey import SUV.
The first suspect is described as White and 20 to 25 years old. Police say he’s tall with a skinny build.
The second suspect is Black with a heavy build. Police believe he’s also around 20 to 25 years old.
Authorities suggest meeting in a police station parking lot or a well-lit public space if you decide to arrange a purchase from an online ad.
