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Police search for buyer who took items without paying after Facebook Marketplace sale

Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 2:24 PM · 1 min read
Police search for buyer who took items without paying after Facebook Marketplace sale — NBC 6 South Florida, Aventura Technology news
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Miami police are investigating the case of a woman who reported that a man took several items she had listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace without making the agreed-upon payment. According to information provided by the Miami Police Department, the woman was selling shelving and other items through the platform when a man showed up intending to buy them. The man loaded the items into his truck and told the seller he would send payment via Zelle, police said. The money, however, never arrived, according to authorities. Images of the suspect provided by the Miami Police Department. Miami police have images of the man and are working the case. So far, no details have been released about the value of the items, when the incident happened, or whether the man has been identified. If you recognize him or have information, you can contact Crime Stoppers at *8477. Tips for making transactions with strangers The Miami-Dade Sheriff s Office says one of the biggest concerns

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