One local suburban Philadelphia police department is offering its own parking lot to people buying and selling goods through online marketplaces like Craigslist to help ensure the transactions are completed safely. Located at Fayette St. The alternative for the unregulated cash transactions , which often take place in a coffee shop or other public location that may not have law enforcement officers nearby, comes just a few weeks after an accused rapist was charged with killing Norristown man he met through Craigslist.
The suspect is accused of tying the victim up and cutting their throat , then hitting up ATMs across four states with stolen bank cards. Questions surround another Craiglist me et-up in California when a student disappeared in mid-September while trying to sell his car on the site. Officer Storti strongly advises against having a stranger at your house for exchange of goods found online. Skip to content. This article tagged under: Pennsylvania Conshohocken. Close Menu. Search for:.
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