Minor assaulted and robbed after clothing sale on Snapchat turns violent in Karkkila
A minor was robbed and assaulted in Karkkila on Sunday evening. The boy had arranged to sell clothes on Snapchat. When he arrived at the location, he was met by a group of 6-7 youths.
The transaction had taken place, but disagreements arose between the boy and the group afterwards. The minor was attacked with fists, knocked to the ground, and kicked. One of the suspected assailants had a knife with them. The boy was robbed of 50 euros.
When police arrived at the scene, the minor was bleeding from the nose. On the same day, the Western Uusimaa police identified a suspect and questioned him at his parents’ home, where they also conducted a search.
Police are continuing their investigation into the case, which is being treated as a serious robbery.