TALLAHASSEE, Florida — A juvenile has been arrested in connection with a series of thefts linked to Facebook Marketplace transactions, according to the Tallahassee Police Department.
The arrest followed an investigation by TPD detectives who identified similarities among five reported incidents at the Service Center on Highland Street. Through victim interviews, digital evidence analysis, and investigative follow-up, detectives established probable cause and identified a suspect. The juvenile was arrested on February 19 in connection with thefts that occurred between January 4 and February 17.
In each case, victims arranged to meet for what appeared to be legitimate online transactions. Once at the meetup location, the suspect took the property and fled. During one incident, a victim attempted to fight back but was unsuccessful. Stolen items included iPhones, a MacBook Pro, and a laptop…