A 17-year-old has been arrested in Albany in connection with a series of robberies targeting individuals selling electronics and personal items.
According to authorities, the teen allegedly robbed a victim on Livingston Avenue on Sunday night during what was supposed to be the sale of a gaming console. The victim had arranged to meet the suspect to complete the transaction when the robbery occurred.
This incident appears to be part of a pattern of similar crimes in the area. Last month, two people reported being robbed near the intersection of Ontario Street and Second Street, where their shoes and cell phones were taken. Days after that incident, a similar robbery took place near First Street…