Man robbed after arranging to buy iPhone on social media

Rochester, N.Y. — Police are searching for the suspect who robbed a man who had arranged through social media to buy a cellphone.

The victim had agreed to pay $500 for an iPhone and met the seller, described as a teenager, on Walnut Street around 1 p.m. Thursday, according to the Rochester Police Department.

The suspect displayed what appeared to be a handgun and stole the $500 from the victim, police said. No injuries were reported.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or Crime Stoppers at (585) 423-9300.