# Facebook Marketplace robbery tips

> Three Augusta residents arrested for stealing PlayStation 5 during Facebook Marketplace meetup.
- Title: Facebook Marketplace robbery tips · Valleynewslive | Shortify
- Summary: Three Augusta residents arrested for stealing PlayStation 5 during Facebook Marketplace meetup. Three Augusta residents charged with robbery after allegedly…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/10/19/facebook-marketplace-deal-turns-into-robbery-tips-protect-yourself
- Published: 2026-10-19T20:26:38.747+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: facebook marketplace, playstation 5, augusta, columbia county, robbery, arrest, news, local
## Facebook Marketplace robbery
Three Augusta residents arrested for stealing PlayStation 5 during Facebook Marketplace meetup.
## Robbery details
23-year-old man arranged online to sell PlayStation 5 for $500 and met three buyers at Fierce Fitness parking lot.
## Arrests made
22-year-old man, 20-year-old man and 24-year-old woman charged with robbery and booked into Columbia County jail.
## Safety tips
Choose safe meeting spots, avoid homes, use daylight hours, bring another adult, stay aware of surroundings.
## Key takeaway

Three Augusta residents charged with robbery after allegedly stealing PlayStation 5 during Facebook Marketplace transaction.