Police in Collin County are seeking two suspects following an assault and theft during an online marketplace meetup.
The incident occurred at a Chase Bank parking lot in the 800 block of S. Allen Heights Drive in Allen. Officers responded to reports of a robbery around 4:46 p.m.
According to the Allen Police Department, the victim had arranged to sell a Rolex watch to an individual they met online. However, during the transaction, the suspect allegedly pepper-sprayed the seller, seized the watch, and fled the scene in a black Chevy Camaro with tinted windows, heading eastbound on Bethany Drive.
Authorities have released an image of one suspect described as an 18-20-year-old, 5’9” man with black hair, weighing 140 lbs. He was reportedly wearing a black suit jacket, white dress shirt, black pants, rimless glasses, and black dress shoes.
The second suspect is described as an 18-20-year-old Hispanic or possibly Middle Eastern male, who served as the getaway driver.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Detective Julian Adames at 214-509-4256 or via email at jadames@cityofallen.org.
