On May 19, 2015, Edmonton Police Service officers were conducting proactive searches for stolen property on Kijiji and located advertisements selling a number of items officers believed to be stolen.
Contact was made with the seller, a 20-year-old man from Whitecourt. Investigation led to the discovery of more than $10,000 worth of electronics stolen from the man’s place of employment.
“Stealing electronics and other items and reselling them online at a lower price, often advertised as brand new and in the box, is a recurring problem,” says Const. Mike Walkom with Downtown Division. “Online shoppers need to be wary of prices that seem too good to be true, and of sellers that cannot provide an explanation for the discount. Contact police if you see something suspicious – what seems like an online bargain isn’t worth the risk of being in possession of stolen property.”
The 20-year-old man has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking property obtained by crime over $5000, trafficking property under $5000, possession stolen property under $5000 (x4) and theft over $5000.
Anyone who has information about suspicious property sold online is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at http://ift.tt/1az8Eve.
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