3 accused in Facebook Marketplace jewelry-sale-turned-armed-robbery in Franklin, police say
Police are warning online buyers and sellers to avoid meeting strangers at private homes, especially when high-value items are involved.
What This Story Is About
- Three men were arrested after police said a Facebook Marketplace jewelry sale led to an armed robbery at a Franklin home Friday night.
Why It Matters
- Police are warning online buyers and sellers to avoid meeting strangers at private homes, especially when high-value items are involved.
What Happens Next
- The investigation remains ongoing. The three defendants will face multiple felony charges, including aggravated robbery, felony evading and tampering with evidence.
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - Three men were arrested after police said an armed robbery at a Franklin home was connected to jewelry advertised for sale on Facebook Marketplace.
Franklin police responded shortly after 11 p.m. Friday to a home in northeast Franklin.
Investigators determined the incident was connected to a Facebook Marketplace sale, according to the Franklin Police Department.
Police said the suspects fled but were located a short time later. Officers pursued the vehicle and arrested all three men.
Police identified the defendants as:
- Ivan Lagos-Espinoza, 22, of Nashville
- Jose Paiz-Godoy, 23, of Nashville
- Rubel Rodriguez-Lisa, 19, of Lebanon
All three are charged with aggravated robbery, felony evading and tampering with evidence, along with other offenses, police said.
Police urge safety when utilizing Facebook Marketplace
Franklin police urged people using Facebook Marketplace and other online platforms to meet in public, well-lit locations with other people and security cameras.
The department also recommended meeting at a police department or law enforcement facility for high-value transactions, bringing another person, avoiding carrying large amounts of cash, and not sharing unnecessary personal information.
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