A Calgary man and a youth face charges in relation to a series of online robberies and thefts.
Between April 23 and Monday, 12 robberies and thefts took place after sellers posted iPhones for sale online.
After a number of reports that included a similar description of a getaway vehicle, police were able to identify two suspects they believed were involved with the robberies. Deng Amag, 18, was charged with robbery, theft under $5,000, tracking stolen property under $5,000 and multiple breaches of court orders.The same day, a second search warrant was executed in the 4400 block of Richardson Way S.W. that led to the arrest of a 15-year-old boy who can't be named.Police also offered a few safety tips for anyone engaging in buy-and-sell transactions online:
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