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Facebook Marketplace sale in Homestead turns into robbery involving counterfeit cash, police say
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Peter D'Oench , as published by CBS4 Miami
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The victim's wife, Marlene, reported the incident to CBS News Miami. Homestead Police are investigating the July 31 encounter and have shared surveillance video.
A robbery occurred in Homestead after a man attempted to sell a gold chain through Facebook Marketplace. The victim's wife, Marlene, reported the incident to CBS News Miami . Homestead Police are investigating the July 31 encounter and have shared surveillance video.
They are searching for another person involved in the robbery, which allegedly involved counterfeit cash. Further details about the incident are available from CBS News Miami, including an exclusive interview with Marlene and surveillance footage from the scene.
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Category: safety Published: August 17, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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