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3 Accused in Facebook Marketplace Jewelry-Sale-Turned-Armed-Robbery in Franklin, Police Say

Police said the suspects were arrested after a pursuit and face aggravated robbery, felony evading and evidence tampering charges.

  • On Oct. 9, Franklin Police Department officers responded shortly after 11 p.m. to an armed robbery at a private home in northeast Franklin stemming from a Facebook Marketplace jewelry transaction.
  • Rubel Rodriguez-Lisa, 19, Ivan Lagos-Espinoza, 22, and Jose Paiz-Godoy, 23, were arrested following the incident and face multiple felony charges including aggravated robbery, felony evading, and tampering with evidence.
  • Officers pursued the suspects' vehicle immediately following the robbery and took all three men into custody a short time later. The investigation remains ongoing.
  • Warning residents about Facebook Marketplace transactions, police officials emphasized meeting in public, well-lit locations with security cameras rather than at private residences for high-value items.
  • To protect sellers and buyers from suspicious individuals, authorities advise bringing another person to transactions and avoiding large cash exchanges when using online platforms.
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The Tennessean broke the news in Nashville, United States on Monday, October 12, 2026.
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