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crime1 year ago

Long Island Man Foils Rolex Thief in Facebook Marketplace Scam

A Long Island man attempted to sell a Rolex watch on Facebook Marketplace but was scammed out of $8,000 when the buyer fled with the watch in a gray Honda SUV. The victim, Steve Mauro, jumped on the hood of the moving car in an attempt to stop the thief, but the suspect managed to escape with the watch, leaving Mauro with cuts on his knee, elbow, and hand. The suspect has not been caught, and is described as a 30-year-old man with long dread-style hair and a slim build.

crime1 year ago

"Rolex Seller's Facebook Marketplace Meet-Up Ends in Disaster"

A man selling a Rolex on Facebook Marketplace in Massapequa Park, N.Y., was robbed when the buyer sped away in a car, knocking the seller over and fleeing with the luxury watch. The seller, Steve Mauro, attempted to stop the thief by jumping onto the car's hood but was thrown off as the thief escaped. Nassau County Police are seeking information about the theft and are offering anonymity to potential informants.

crime1 year ago

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

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.