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Portland police warn of rising crime involving online marketplace transactions

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Portland police are cautioning the public after two people were arrested for stealing an e-bike at gunpoint from a seller on Facebook Marketplace on Tuesday. This marks the latest in a string of at least 10 similar incidents involving online marketplace transactions in 2026...

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Left / center-leftJuveniles arrested after armed e‑bike robbery tied to Facebook Marketplace meetup, police say

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CenterPortland police warn of rising crime involving online marketplace transactions

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KOIN6 (Nexstar, Portland OR)News report · Jun 11, 11:56 PM

Portland police warn of rising crime involving online marketplace transactions

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Portland police are cautioning the public after two people were arrested for stealing an e-bike at gunpoint from a seller on Facebook Marketplace on Tuesday. This m...

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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jun 12, 1:30 AM

Police ask public to help find suspects involved in hit-and-run

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The Wellford City Police Department is asking the public to be on the look out for two men involved in a hit-and-run.

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The Oregonian (OregonLive)News report · Jun 11, 10:48 PM

Juveniles arrested after armed e‑bike robbery tied to Facebook Marketplace meetup, police say

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Police say at least 10 similar internet meetup incidents happened this year, and they're urging people to be cautious.

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Jun 11, 10:48 PM: The Oregonian (OregonLive) joined the source map.

Jun 11, 11:56 PM: KOIN6 (Nexstar, Portland OR) joined the source map.

Jun 12, 1:30 AM: WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville) joined the source map.

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