What was supposed to be a quick way to unload pricey Apple gear turned into a months‑long headache for Miami‑Dade detectives, who say two men were targeting people selling high‑end electronics on Facebook Marketplace and OfferUp. Sellers reported that supposed buyers asked to “check out” iPhones, iPads and MacBook laptops, then bolted with the merchandise. Police say those arrests came only after a string of similar complaints were pieced together using videos, witness accounts and photo lineups.
Arrests Follow a Miami‑Dade Sting
Investigators identified the suspects as 20‑year‑old Terrell Barry and 22‑year‑old Adrion Courtney Hall. Both were taken into custody on May 5 in a joint sting run by the Miami‑Dade Sheriff’s Office robbery bureau, according to WSVN. Authorities say the cases stretch from January through April and involve multiple thefts of Apple devices.
Meetups That Turned Into Robberies
Victims told detectives they set up meetings through Facebook Marketplace or OfferUp, then were asked to…..