BURKE COUNTY, N.C. – Deputies have identified a Morganton man who allegedly stole jewelry during a Facebook Marketplace exchange in Burke County.
On January 7th, deputies received a report of a robbery that occurred at a private residence located on Propst Road outside of Morganton.
The victim alleged that a man whom she said she met through Facebook Marketplace came to her residence and attempted to trade a fake gold coin in exchange for jewelry.
Brandon Meeks
Through further investigation, detectives identified the suspect as Brandon Meeks, who was using a false name on Facebook Marketplace.
A warrant was issued for his arrest, and he was taken into custody without incident on January 19th, 2024, where he received a $10,000.00 secured bond.
The Burke County Sheriff’s office has recently received numerous reports of scams through Facebook Marketplace and other websites.
Please use caution when meeting with any individuals from the internet. It is recommended to meet in a well-lit public area and have other people present with you.
