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Mar 24, 2008 9:26 pm US/Eastern

Craigslist Hoax Victimizes Oregon Man

Homeowner Wants His Stuff Back

JACKSONVILLE, ORE. A pair of hoax ads on Craigslist cost an Oregon man much of what he owned.

The ads popped up saying the owner of a Jacksonville home was forced to leave the area suddenly and his belongings were free for the taking.

But Robert Salisbury had no plans to leave.

Jackson County sheriff's Detective Sgt. Colin Fagan said Salisbury was on his way home when he stopped a truck loaded down with his work ladders, lawn mower and weed eater.

Salisbury informed them he was the owner, but they refused to give the items back, showing the Craigslist printout, and sped away.

Fagan said prosecution was likely for anybody caught with Salisbury's property unless they return the items with no questions asked.

Detectives have contacted Craigslist's legal team to try to trace the ad.

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