Police searching for victim who bought stolen BMW in northern Alberta

A stolen black 1997 BMW Z3 was sold online using a social media shopping platform in an undated photo. (Supplied: RCMP)

Grande Prairie RCMP wants to remind the public about the risks of fraud when buying or selling items online after a black 1997 BMW Z3 that was reported stolen was sold online in Grande Prairie last month.

Police said that the person who bought the vehicle did not know the vehicle was stolen and is "unknowingly the victim of fraud."

RCMP says there are steps one can take to protect yourself from fraud when shopping on social media platforms, such as:

Grande Prairie RCMP is asking anyone with information about the stolen car to call them at 780-830-5701.

To submit an anonymous tip, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or use the online P3 Tips tool.