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Bandits lure victim with PS5 for sale

Crime

SHANE SUPERVILLEJournalist at Guardian

September 12, 2025

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Bandits lure victim with PS5 for sale

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A 40-year-old St Joseph man was robbed after visiting San Juan to buy a PlayStation 5 gaming console from strangers he met on Facebook.

Police said the man drove to Weekes Trace, San Juan, around 9.30 am on Thursday to buy the gaming system, which was advertised online as being for sale for $3000.

On reaching the area, the man spoke with someone who claimed to be the owner of the item for sale, however another man, armed with a pistol approached the victim and announced a robbery.

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