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2 Teens Accused Of Robbing People They Setup On Craigslist

VICTORVILLE (CBS) — Two Victorville teens were taken into custody Wednesday for allegedly robbing people they met on Craigslist, according to authorities.

The two allegedly placed ads trying to sell electronics and high-tech gadgets.

Police said the pair struck at least five times beginning last month. They were said to have net about $4,000 in cash and stolen goods.

Officials told Greg Mills, reporting for CBS2 and KCAL9, that they believe it is possible there are many other victims out there.

Mills also spoke to a Menifee mom who told him she watched, in horror, as her son was robbed at gunpoint. The teens allegedly met her son under the guise of trading an iPod and $200 for an iPad.

Daquan Anthony Call, of the suspects is, 19. Police said the other suspect, 17, was unidentified because he is a juvenile.

 

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