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Coverage dated October 12, 2026

Police Issue Alert Over Robbers Using Facebook Marketplace

Headline from Newsweek

Chicago police warn Facebook Marketplace users after armed robberies as authorities nationwide report similar crimes.

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  1. ABC 7 Chicago

    Robbers using Facebook Marketplace to lure victims in Grand Crossing, Chicago police say (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    Chicago police have released an alert about suspects using Facebook Marketplace and social media apps to lure people into armed robberies in Grand Crossing.

  2. Newsweek

    Police Issue Alert Over Robbers Using Facebook Marketplace (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Chicago police warn Facebook Marketplace users after armed robberies as authorities nationwide report similar crimes.

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