Police looking for suspect in Waterloo buy-and-sell theft

Photo of a person Waterloo Regional Police want to speak to as part of a buy-and-sell theft investigation. (Source: WRPS)

Waterloo Regional Police say a buy-and-sell meetup in Waterloo didn’t go as planned.

After listing jewelry for sale online, a victim arranged to meet a stranger in the area of Barrie Place on the evening of Nov. 26.

The “buyer” said they wanted to inspect the jewelry before handing over any money and the seller agreed.

“Upon being handed the item, the suspect fled the area on foot,” police said in a media release.

On Wednesday, they shared a photo of a person they want to speak to as part of their theft investigation.

Police urged people to use Buy and Sell Exchange Zones.

“These zones, which are located in the parking lot of WRPS facilities, aim to provide some additional peace of mind to those who are buying, selling or trading property online,” they explained. “Members of the public are encouraged to utilize these Exchange Zones when meeting people to finalize online transactions.”