Man foils Rolex thief in daring car hood jump during Facebook Marketplace sale gone wrong

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A man in Massapequa arranged to sell his Rolex watch through Facebook Marketplace, but the transaction took a dangerous turn when the buyer attempted to steal the watch. The buyer lured the seller into his car, then reversed the car, knocking the seller to the ground. The seller jumped onto the car's hood, but was eventually thrown off. A police officer witnessed the incident and the seller urged the officer to pursue the thief. The police are now searching for the suspect's car, and the seller advises others to be cautious when selling high-value items online.
Topics:business#crime#crime-prevention#facebook-marketplace#nassau-county-police#online-sales#rolex-theft
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