Richmond PD reminds buyers to stay safe online after Marketplace carjacking

A Facebook Marketplace transaction turned into a carjacking Saturday afternoon, according to the Richmond Police Department.

Police detailed that 21-year-old Jadon Carter met with vehicle owners on Jason Drive in Madison County for what was supposed to be a vehicle swap arranged through the Facebook Marketplace.

During the test drive, Carter allegedly pulled out a gun and ordered the owners to get out of the car before driving away, police said. The victims immediately called 911 after Carter fled the scene…

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