Police Ask for Information on Craigslist Robbers

Police are investigating a series of armed robberies that began with iPhones advertised on Craigslist.

Up to a dozen robberies have occurred over the last three months in Fairfax County, authorities said. Police advise buyers and sellers to use caution, meet up in the daytime hours, and take a friend with them for the purchase.

Authorities believe that many of the incidents were not reported to the police. Potential victims should contact Detective John Vickery at 703-246-7800.

In one case, a victim was robbed at gunpoint on June 17 in the parking lot of a restaurant on Little River Turnpike and Oasis Drive in the Annandale area at about 11 p.m. The victim was going to buy several iPhones. The seller held the victim up at gunpoint, robbed the buyer, and fled.

Deshawn Derr, 25, of Alexandria and David Ramsey, 39, of no fixed address were both charged with robbery and use of firearm in commission of a felony. Police describe the vehicle that may have been used in the robberies as a navy blue, newer BMW model 7 series with North Carolina tags.

Anyone who may have information about this crime is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), online at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.