Connecticut State Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Laptop Thefts via Facebook Marketplace
In order to identify a person connected to the theft of brand-new laptops while transactions started on Facebook Marketplace, Connecticut State Police are asking the public for help. The incident happened on Saturday afternoon at a house on Hunter Drive in Litchfield. The suspect had agreed to a transaction and then taken a laptop by force. Following the heinous heist, a swift escape in a BMW with New York license plates was made. Authorities now disclose that there was a comparable incident in Waterbury, where the guy apparently took off with a second laptop.
Litchfield Laptop Theft
The suspect took advantage of a Facebook Marketplace transaction to target a homeowner on Hunter Drive. Even though they had an agreement, things got out of hand when the person grabbed a brand-new laptop from the victim, shocking her.
The suspect’s quick getaway from the scene in a BMW with New York license plates following the theft complicated the investigation even more. Anyone with information is being urged by the authorities to come forward and help identify the offender.
Connecticut State Police emphasize the importance of vigilance during online transactions and encourage residents to take precautionary measures, such as meeting in well-lit public areas, to ensure their safety and prevent similar incidents.
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Waterbury Laptop Heist
In a separate but related incident, the suspect targeted another individual in Waterbury, absconding with a second laptop. This pattern of criminal activity raises concerns about the individual’s method of operation and prompts intensified efforts to bring the perpetrator to justice.
Authorities in Waterbury are collaborating with their counterparts in Litchfield to gather information and coordinate efforts. The public is once again urged to share any relevant details that could aid in the identification and apprehension of the suspect.
