Tavaris Wilson, 31, of Gainesville, Florida has been arrested on suspicion of luring robbery victims through online dating apps despite being apparently engaged to be married
A Florida man has been arrested on suspicion of luring robbery victims through online dating apps despite being apparently engaged to be married.
Tavares Wilson, 31, is accused of tricking men into meeting him at an apartment complex where he then allegedly robbed them at gunpoint, ABC News reported.
Police said there have been at least five reports of robberies fitting that description, along with countless unreported incidents of a similar nature, since January.
He was taken into custody by the Gainesville Police Department on July 11, assisting in the case being handled by the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office.
Wilson, who runs a cartoon character costume business called ‘Costume N More’ according to his Facebook pages, remains in custody facing three second degree felonies, a third degree felony and a first degree misdemeanor.
Wilson (left), who runs a cartoon character costume business called ‘Costume N More’ according to his Facebook pages, remains in custody facing three second degree felonies, a third degree felony and a first degree misdemeanor. He is apparently engaged to Tyrisha Hunter (pictured at right)
Police said that Wilson confessed to the robberies when he was taken into custody on Thursday.
He had illegal drugs and a weapon in his possession at the time of this arrest, authorities said.
On social media, Wilson paints a picture of a man who doesn’t respect thieves and is in very much in love with a woman who was soon-to-be his wife, as of April 8.
Photos on his profile show him fanning out money, with one where he’s raising his middle finger to the camera.
Wilson is accused of tricking men into meeting him at an apartment complex where he then allegedly robbed them at gunpoint. Photos on his Facebook profile show him fanning out money, with one where he’s raising his middle finger to the camera
Police said there have been at least five reports of robberies fitting that description, along with countless unreported incidents of a similar nature, since January. Police said that Wilson confessed to the robberies when he was taken into custody on Thursday and that he had illegal drugs and a weapon in his possession at the time of this arrest. Wilson is pictured in more photos fanning out money from his Facebook page
In a post on social media, Wilson wrote: ‘I hate people who steal’ on top of a heart background
In another post, Wilson write: ‘It’s a dirty game watch who u dealing with’ on top of balloons
In other posts, Wilson wrote: ‘I hate people who steal’ and ‘It’s a dirty game watch who u dealing with.’
With photos shared on April 8, Wilson tagged his lover Tyrisha Hunter, and wrote how excited he was for their upcoming marriage.
Wilson wrote in the post how how the two ‘share a bond’ that they built ‘ten years ago’ from ‘respect’ and ‘loyalty.’ He added: ‘Nobody will never take ur place in my heart’ addressing the post to his ‘soon to be wifey Tyrisha.’
With photos shared on April 8, Wilson tagged his lover Tyrisha Hunter, and wrote how excited he was for their upcoming marriage
It’s not clear what dating apps Wilson was using to allegedly rope in his victims. Wilson and Hunter are pictured together in a photo shared on social media on April 8
Wilson calls Hunter his ‘wife’ on social media but an online search of Gainesville marriage records did not reveal an entry for the couple, who apparently share a child according to their social media posts
Wilson calls Hunter his ‘wife’ on social media but an online search of Gainesville marriage records did not reveal an entry for the couple, who apparently share a child according to their social media posts.
It’s not clear what dating apps Wilson was using to allegedly rope in his victims.
Wilson is facing the following charges: felony illegal possession of a firearm, two felony counts of illegal drug possession charges with intent to sell, a felony related to either attempting to commit a crime or soliciting or engage another in conspiracy to commit a crime, and misdemeanor resisting arrest.
Police said more arrests are likely in the case, as the investigation remains ongoing.
Wilson (pictured) is facing the following charges: felony illegal possession of a firearm, two felony counts of illegal drug possession charges with intent to sell, a felony related to either attempting to commit a crime or soliciting or engage another in conspiracy to commit a crime, and misdemeanor resisting arrest. Police said more arrests are likely in the case, as the investigation remains ongoing