Police: Three Men Arrested For Using Craigslist To Rob People

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Police say three men used Craigslist to rob people in Charlotte. Β Now, the three suspects are facing a laundry list of charges. Β 

Detectives arrested Chris Bennett, Deonte Stitt and Tadarian Lindsey. Β They are accused of posting ads on Craigslist saying they are selling cell phones. Β 

In each case, the victims agreed to meet the suspects in neighborhoods in northwest Charlotte. Β Once the victim arrived on the scene, police say the suspects would assault them and take their money. Β 

Here’sΒ a break down of charges for each suspect:

Chris Bennett: robbery with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon, two counts of common law robbery, two counts of conspiracy to commit common law robbery and larceny from auto.Β 

Deonte Stitt: two counts of common law robbery and two counts of conspiracy to commit common law robbery.

Tadarian Lindsey: robbery with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon, common law robbery and conspire to commit common law robbery.

Police say additional charges are pending in the case. Β