Guelph police are investigating after a male had his laptop stolen while meeting with someone who had arranged to buy it.
On Wednesday evening, officers were called to a home in the area of Grange Road and Cityview Drive North. The victim said he was selling a Macbook Pro and arranged the sale through a popular buying and selling website. The supposed buyer attended the seller’s residence and showed him what appeared to be an e-transfer receipt for a transfer of $1,800 into the seller’s account.
After the male left with the laptop the seller realized the receipt was bogus. The suspect is described as a black male, six feet tall and wearing a blue surgical mask. He was driving a black Mazda SUV or hatchback.
The incident is under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Daniel Urbshas at 519-824-1212, ext. 7240, email him at [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.
