Two suspects were arrested Friday after allegedly arranging a fake transaction and attempting to rob the would-be buyer.
Bowen Hanson, 22, and Shaun Blanton, 19, both of Columbus, are charged with attempted robbery, according to a Columbus Police Department press release.
Officers responded at about 2:06 p.m. to the parking lot of Lowe’s Home Improvement on Woodmont Drive. When they arrived, they determined the two suspects had posted a vehicle for sale online and had arranged to meet a potential buyer in the parking lot. During that meeting, the suspects allegedly attempted to rob the victim.
Hanson and Blanton are being held in Lowndes County Adult Detention Center, with their bonds set at $50,000.
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