Local people who are buying and selling items online at places like eBay and Craigslist now have a safe place to conduct their business. The Augusta Police Department is opening their lobby as an Online Exchange Zone effective immediately.According to a release from the Augusta Police, the opening of the Online Exchange Zone is not a reaction to any recent crimes in Augusta with online purchases, but in response to the growing use of online sale sites including Craigslist, Facebook groups, etc.

The police said that residents are now able to arrange to make their online transactions in the security of the Augusta Police Department lobby, which provides access 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and has video surveillance.

There are some exceptions to what can be exchanged. Weapons and/or weapon transactions will not be permitted in the Online Exchange Zone.

The Augusta Police Department would also like to remind online shoppers to be conscientious when looking to purchase items and avoid buying stolen goods. If you or anyone you know may have had items recently stolen, the Augusta police encourage you to review online sale sites in efforts of potentially identifying and locating your stolen items.

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