A Burnaby man managed to escape the clutches of two suspects after they attempted to rob him Thursday evening.
According to Burnaby RCMP, the victim responded to a Craigslist ad listing a laptop for sale. He arranged to meet the seller at Sussex Avenue and Bond Street shortly after 7 p.m. Thursday night but when he arrived at the location, two men jumped in his car and pointed, what he thought was, a gun in his face.
The victim managed to get out of the vehicle and ran to a nearby home for help. The two suspects fled on food, according to police.
Burnaby RCMP are taking this opportunity to again remind residents to be cautious when responding to ads on craigslist or other online vending sites.
“We understand these social media sites are a popular method for people to buy and sell items,” Supt. Steph Drolet, operations officer with the Burnaby detachment, said in a press release. “However, we urge people to be careful, especially when meeting strangers. If at all possible, bring someone with you, don’t let people into your vehicle and meet at a busy location where there are lots of people.”
The police are now trying to identify the two suspects. The first is described as a heavy-set man with blonde hair, and the second is described as a slim man. Both appeared to be in their 30s and were wearing white T-shirts and carrying backpacks.
Anyone with information about this incident or the suspects is asked to contact the Burnaby RCMP at 604-294-7922 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
