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2 Arrests Made In Craigslist-Related Robbery After Woman Dragged Down Road

AZUSA (CBSLA.com) — Two arrests were made over the weekend in relation to an alleged robbery in Azusa involving a transaction arranged over Craigslist.

The victim used the website Craigslist, hoping to sell her cell phone, according to officers. She then agreed to meet a potential buyer at a location on Azusa Ave. on Thursday, May 21.

After handing her phone to the suspect, who remained in her vehicle with another suspect upon inspecting the item, the victim says the driver accelerated her vehicle, pulling forward.

Believing her phone was being stolen, the victim then attempted to grab the item from the suspect. She was then dragged 40 to 50 feet along the road.

Azusa Police Detectives began investigating the robbery, and located the suspect's vehicle on Saturday, with both suspects seated inside.

The suspects, Taquala Woods, 19, of Columbus, Ohio, and Brianna Dixon, 18, from Honolulu, Hawaii, admitted to involvement in a cell-phone-related incident in Azusa.

Both were arrested for robbery.

Authorities believe both Woods and Dixon may have been involved in other, similar thefts.

Anyone who has been the victim of a robbery under similar circumstances, particularly involving online selling, is urged to contact detectives at (626) 812-3200.

Police would like to remind anyone considering the selling of personal property online about their tips on how to do so more safely, including:

  • Never provide personal information or use your real email address when dealing with people online.
  • If you upload images of the item you are selling, be certain to remove any geo-location from the photos.
  • Never meet anyone alone — bring someone with you.
  • Never complete these types of transactions online.
  • Agree to meet at a public location, frequented by plenty of people.
  • Never approach an occupied vehicle to complete the sale.

 

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