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In Richmond, Craigslist Meet Up Turns Into Armed Robbery

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Richmond, VA—A meeting to complete a transaction started on Craigslist turned dangerous Saturday night, when two people were robbed at gunpoint.

Police say the incident happened in the 1000 block of West Clay Street late Saturday night at about 8:45 p.m.

When two people met to complete a transaction that began online, a Black male suspect robbed them at gun point. Two cell phones were taken from the victims in this incident.

The suspect is described as a black male, standing 5'8-5'11, with a scruffy beard.

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000.

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