Caledon OPP are investigating a theft that occurred during a Facebook Marketplace transaction.
On January 20, just before 4:00 p.m., officers responded to a theft outside of Tony Pontes Public School on Kennedy Road in Caledon. After agreeing to purchase an iPad, the seller and potential buyer met at the school. Without making any payment, the suspect shoved the victim and fled on foot with the item. No injuries were sustained as a result of the incident.
The suspect is described as a male, 16 to 17 years old, Hispanic / Spanish / or Mediterranean descent, curly hair on top / short on the sides, thin moustache, approx. 5′ 9″, 120 lbs, wearing a black jacket, black or grey hoodie, and red pants with white stripe.
The investigation is ongoing with the assistance from the Caledon OPP Major Crime Unit. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 1-888-310-1122.
