NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – During the holiday season, many people will find themselves buying gifts for their loved ones online — and sometimes this requires the buyer to meet with the seller in person to make the exchange.
Thankfully, there are select safe areas throughout the Hampton Roads region where the handoff can be made.
A list of safe, public locations to make an exchange from places like Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace can be found below:
Chesapeake
- First Police Precinct: Great Bridge — 304 Albemarle Drive
- Second Police Precinct: South Norfolk — 1209 20th Street
- Third Police Precinct: Deep Creek — 949 George Washington Hwy N
- Fourth Police Precinct: Western Branch — 4764 Station House Road
- Fifth Police Precinct: Greenbrier — 400 Volvo Parkway
Newport News
- Newport News Police Department Headquarters — 9710 Jefferson Avenue
– Transactions should be made between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.
– Large household objects and appliances are not allowed
– There will be two designated parking spaces
– 24-hour surveillance will be in place at this location
Norfolk
- 2500 N Military Highway
- 901 Asbury Avenue
- 3661 E Virginia Beach Boulevard
Police encourage people to always meet in a public place and to tell a friend or family member where you are going while buying or selling items online.
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