Man and woman suspected in $300 Facebook Marketplace scam, Columbus OH
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FraudA caller reported losing $300 to a scam during a transaction on Facebook Marketplace. The suspects are described as a tall man in a white shirt and light pants with a female companion. They were last seen near the Marathon gas station at Summit and Chittenden in Columbus.
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02:26
Transcript:
00:00
Caller reported losing $300 in a Facebook Marketplace deal.
00:06
Suspect described as a tall male wearing a white shirt and light-colored pants with a female companion.
00:14
Question asked if there was a weapon involved.
00:20
Affirmative, suspect had a 33[1].
00:25
Mention of a black Toyota Avalon near Marathon gas station.
00:32
No confirmed direction of travel or vehicle status.
00:41
Clarification on whether incident occurred at Marathon Station near Summit and Chittenden.
00:50
Incident reported in front of that address.
00:59
Additional unclear communications.
01:10
Location described as west side area.
01:22
Responder on scene at approximate location.
01:23
No sign of black Avalon at the immediate area.
01:26
Checking perimeter near Americana, Chittenden, and Summit.
01:31
Acknowledged. Radio traffic with vehicle details.
01:44
Description of a silver 2012 Chevy vehicle nearby.
01:56
Copy received.
02:02
Request to mark location on route 41.
02:05
Inquiring about any findings at location 9040.
02:10
Marathon station noted at top of area.
02:14
Subject reported near substation at Marathon.
02:23
Suspect likely near Chittenden and Summit.
Police codes explained
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[1]
33: Firearm/handgun referenced
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Location mentioned:
Summit St & Chittenden Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
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