Wilkes-Barre, PA – A 21-year-old man from West Wyoming was robbed at gunpoint Sunday afternoon after arranging to sell a PlayStation 5 gaming system online, police said.
The incident unfolded around 1:08 p.m. in the 100 block of West River Street, where the victim told officers he was meeting two men to complete the sale.
Key Points
- A 21-year-old man reported being robbed while attempting to sell a PS5.
- Two male suspects allegedly entered his vehicle and displayed a handgun.
- The suspects fled with the gaming system; the case remains under investigation.
According to the victim, the suspects entered the backseat of his vehicle and asked to see the console. When he turned around to show them the device, one man pulled out a handgun and warned him not to “do anything stupid.”
Suspects flee with console
Police said the suspects then grabbed the PS5 and fled the area before officers arrived. The victim was not injured in the encounter.
Both suspects were described only as Black males of unknown age. Investigators are continuing to review the case and search for leads.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the robbery to contact local police.
The brazen daylight theft highlights the risks tied to online marketplace meet-ups.