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Online ad in Oakville leads to alleged robbery

Man arrested for alleged robbery in Oakville involving online ad.

A suspected robbery in Oakville involving a buy and sell website has led to an arrest.

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Police were called about a robbery in the area of Rimmington Drive and Munn’s Avenue on the evening of Sept. 10.

Police say the victim had posted an ad online, listing a pair of shoes and gold ring for sale, but during the exchange of property, the man was robbed by four other men, one with a firearm.

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An 18-year-old from Mississauga was arrested on numerous charges.

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The stolen property was recovered.

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