Armadale District police have issued a warning to Facebook Marketplace users after a recent spate of burglaries linked to ads.

Crime Inspector Inspector Brett Ranford said two dirt bikes were stolen from Byford, with clever crooks creating false profiles on Facebook, feigning interest in what you're selling, then obtaining your address and visiting homes to steal items when they know owners are out.

"Unfortunately once in possession of your address, then you become open to whatever criminal activity might be on the mind of these crooks," he told Gareth Parker on 6PR Breakfast on Tuesday.

Armadale District police have issued a warning to Facebook Marketplace users after a recent&nbsp;spate of burglaries linked to ads.
Crime Inspector Inspector Brett Ranford said two dirt bikes were stolen from Byford, with clever crooks creating false profiles on Facebook, feigning interest in what you're selling, then obtaining your address and visiting homes to steal items when they know owners are out.
"Unfortunately once in possession of your address, then you become open to whatever criminal activity might be on the mind of these crooks," he told Gareth Parker on 6PR Breakfast on Tuesday.

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