Community Alert! Facebook Marketplace Robbery in North Bay

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) responded to a robbery that occurred during an attempted Facebook Marketplace transaction.

This matter is currently under investigation.

On November 27, between 5:30 p.m. and 5:40 p.m., in the 800 block of Jane Street, a buyer met a seller at a residence. During the meeting, the buyer took two items with an estimated value of over $10,000. The victim was then assaulted while attempting to intervene. The suspect fled in a dark KIA SUV, driving down Jane Street toward Gormanville Road.

Anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage from the area around the time of the incident is asked to contact NBPS. Please call 705-497-5555 (option 5) to speak with an officer, or call our non-emergency line at 705-472-1234. For those wishing to remain anonymous, tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.nearnorthcrimestoppers.com. Your assistance is greatly appreciated and can make a meaningful difference in ongoing investigations.

To support safe transactions, NBPS provides designated Buy & Sell Exchange Zones located in front of police headquarters at 135 Princess Street West. These spaces are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We encourage all community members to use these zones when meeting buyers or sellers from online platforms.

Your safety is our priority.