A jewelry listing on Facebook Marketplace led to an armed robbery and a police chase through Franklin, Tennessee, late last week, according to the Franklin Police Department.
Officers were called to a home in northeast Franklin just after 11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9. Investigators determined the robbery was tied to jewelry that had been advertised for sale on the platform.
The three suspects fled the scene but were spotted by responding officers a short time later. A vehicle pursuit followed, ending with all three men taken into custody.
Police identified them as Ivan Lagos-Espinoza, 22, and Jose Paiz-Godoy, 23, both of Nashville, and Rubel Rodriguez-Lisa, 19, of Lebanon. All three face multiple charges, including aggravated robbery, felony evading and tampering with evidence.
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office assisted Franklin police with the investigation and the arrests.
A Wealthy Backdrop
The robbery took place in a city that markets itself on its affluence. Franklin’s own city website describes it as
