Facebook Marketplace meetup turns violent after failed robbery attempt, one hospitalized

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A failed robbery attempt during a Facebook Marketplace meetup left one person with injuries in Barrie.

On Wednesday, police say two people selling a high-end computer graphics card worth about $5,000 met with a potential buyer at a plaza on Cundles Road East.

During the public meet, a second suspect approached the group and tried to take the graphics card. Police say a struggle followed, during which the suspect allegedly pulled out a firearm and pointed it at the sellers.

Officials reported that one victim was allegedly assaulted and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Both suspects left the area without the graphics card, heading westbound. Police say a black Volkswagen Golf was also observed driving fast through the area, though its involvement has not been confirmed.

The first suspect is described as a Black man, with shoulder-length hair, a slim build, roughly 5 feet six inches, believed to be in his late teens to early 20s. The second suspect is described as Black, with a medium/athletic build, roughly six feet tall, and believed to be in his mid to late 20s.

The investigation remains ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information to come forward.