Suspect wanted after alleged theft during online sale meetup in Essex

OPP in Essex are looking to identify the person seen in these images as part of a theft investigation. June 7, 2026. (Source: OPP)

OPP are asking the public to help identify a person wanted in relation to a theft investigation.

On June 7 around 9:10 p.m., police say a man went to an apartment complex in the Town of Essex to meet for the sale of an item through a social media site.

According to investigators, the victim provided the item to the suspect, who in turn, fled the scene on foot without paying for the item.

The suspect is described as a white man wearing a black hoodie and blue jeans.

Anyone who may have witnessed this or has information relating to this incident or those responsible, to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8577 (TIPS).