The sneaker game is out of control, and struggle criminals are contributing to the mayhem. Under the guise of buying a pair of Nike KD 4s off Facebook, a Florida teen and his accomplice robbed the seller of the shoes and his watch at knifepoint.
Reports CBS 2 in Florida:
A Cape Coral teen wanted to sell a pair of Nike “Aunt Pearl KD 4” sneakers on Facebook through a group page for an asking price of $325.
Fort Myers Police say the teen got a response from another teen who agreed to meet him and pay him the full amount. They were to meet Sunday afternoon at the Palm Vista Apartments at 3832 Central Avenue.
Once at the apartment complex, the teen who is 14, was told to follow the buyer into an apartment so the teen’s mom could inspect the goods. The 14-year-old was driven to the apartments by his mom who along with his sister remained in the car.
While the teen was walking to the apartment, an unidentified male grabbed the 14-year-old grabbed him from behind while the teen he was meeting turned around and pulled out a knife. He demanded the shoes and his wristwatch.
Fort Myers Police were contacted once the 14-year-old told his mom what happened and a search ensued. Police located the suspect with the knife inside an apartment complex nearby called The Park at Veneto with weapon, shoes and watch.
The fake buyer has been identified as 16-year-old Dexion Justabe of Fort Myers. He was arrested and charged with armed robbery and grand theft.
Grand theft for a pair of kicks?! Besides time, an ass whooping may also be necessary. Bruh…
[H/T Nice Kicks]
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Photo: CBS2/Fort Myers PD
