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Armed Robber Sentenced to 13 Years for Luxury Heists

1/11/2025

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John Villegas, 26, faces 13 years behind bars after a string of armed robberies that preyed on unsuspecting online sellers of luxury goods. Using a firearm, he struck during meetings arranged on platforms like Facebook Marketplace, terrorizing victims in Hartford and Middletown throughout 2022. Justice has been served, but the scars of his crimes linger.

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Story summary

John Villegas, 26, faces 13 years behind bars after a string of armed robberies that preyed on unsuspecting online sellers of luxury goods. Using a firearm, he struck during meetings arranged on platforms like Facebook Marketplace, terrorizing victims in Hartford and Middletown throughout 2022. Justice has been served, but the scars of his crimes linger.