Online Marketplace Jewelry Listing Linked to Armed Robbery in Affluent Tennessee City

A Facebook Marketplace jewelry listing that led armed robbers to a house in Franklin, Tennessee, triggered a police chase and the arrest of three people on felony charges.

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Authorities said the Facebook Marketplace jewelry listing was linked to a late-night armed robbery at a home in affluent Franklin, Tennessee, in which police chased three fleeing suspects.

Officers responded to a home in northeast Franklin just after 11 p.m. According to the Franklin Police Department, Friday, Oct. 9, the theft was determined to be related to jewelry advertised for sale on the platform.

The suspects fled the area, but were located by officers a short time later. A car chase ensued and all three men were taken into custody, police said.

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A beautiful view of Franklin, Tennessee, with photo reservations from left, Ivan Lagos-Spinoza, Jose Paiz-Godoy and Rubel Rodriguez-Lisa. The trio are facing multiple felony charges after an Oct. 9, 2026, armed robbery linked to a Facebook jewelry listing, police said. (City of Franklin, TN - Facebook City Hall/Franklin Police Department)

Authorities identified the suspects as Ivan Lagos-Espinoza, 22, and Jose Paiz-Godoy, 23, both of Nashville, and Rubel Rodriguez-Lisa, 19, of Lebanon.

All three are facing multiple charges including aggravated robbery, felony fleeing and tampering with evidence.

The robbery took place in a community known for its wealth and expensive homes. The City of Franklin website describes it as "one of the wealthiest cities in one of the wealthiest counties in the United States."

Aerial view of Franklin, Tennessee, an affluent community in Williamson County. Police arrested three men following an Oct. 9, 2026, armed robbery at a home in northeast Franklin. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government Facebook)

The median sale price of a Franklin home in September 2026 was $903,410, while the median list price was $1.1 million, according to the report.

Across Williamson County, where Franklin is located, the median home sales price was $929,990, the real estate website reported.

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Police assisted the Williamson County Sheriff's Department with the investigation of the robbery and the arrest of the suspects.

The case also prompted a warning to online sellers about the dangers of bringing strangers into their homes, especially when expensive goods are involved.

Police urged buyers and sellers to exchange in well-lit public places with other people nearby and surveillance cameras if possible. For valuable items, officials recommend meeting at a police department or other law enforcement facility.

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Sellers must also bring someone with them, avoid carrying large amounts of cash and limit the personal information they share, including details about their homes, apps and other valuables, police said.

Officials warned that jewelry, electronics and other expensive items could make sellers attractive targets for criminals.

"If something is not correct about the proposed buyer, seller or venue, cancel the transaction," the department advised.

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