Macomb man arrested after alleged involvement in series of fraudulent online transactions

MACOMB, Ill. — A Macomb man was arrested on Monday after an investigation by the Macomb Police Department determined he was involved in a series of fraudulent online transactions. 

Following a few reports of online rip-offs last week, officers from the Macomb Police Department began an investigation. The suspect utilized social media platforms to locate people selling electronics, arrange in-person transactions and then fail to provide payment after receiving the item(s).

The investigation led officers to identify Sean D. Coleman, 23, as the person responsible for these rip-offs. MPD officers located and arrested Coleman for his actions on Monday. Coleman was charged with theft over $500 and possession of cannabis with intent to deliver.

The Macomb Police Department reminds the online community to practice safe buying and selling practices, such as telling someone where and when you’re doing the transaction, keeping a phone with you or bringing a friend. MPD encourages buyers and sellers to utilize the internet transaction parking spots in the southwest corner of the police department parking lot.