Online marketplace jewelry listing tied to armed robbery in affluent Tennessee city

A Facebook Marketplace jewelry listing lured armed robbers to a Franklin, Tennessee, home, sparking a police chase and three arrests on felony charges.

Online marketplace jewelry listing tied to armed robbery in affluent Tennessee city

TL;DR

  • A Facebook Marketplace jewelry listing was connected to an armed robbery in Franklin, Tennessee.
  • Police responded to the home and subsequently pursued and apprehended three suspects.
  • The suspects have been identified as Ivan Lagos-Espinoza, Jose Paiz-Godoy, and Rubel Rodriguez-Lisa.
  • All three face charges including aggravated robbery, felony evading, and tampering with evidence.
  • Authorities are advising online sellers to arrange sales in public, well-lit locations, potentially at a police department.
  • Sellers are cautioned to avoid carrying large amounts of cash and limit personal information shared, especially regarding their homes and valuables.