Victim robbed at gunpoint in Battle Ground

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BATTLE GROUND, WA (KPTV) -

An armed robber is on the loose after a Craigslist sale went wrong in Battle Ground.

It happened around 8:30 Monday night near Maple Grove Middle School.

Police say the victim went to meet some people, and one of the pulled out a gun and robbed him.

No one was hurt, but police say the thieves got away with several items belonging to the victim.

Police are not releasing his name at this time.

The investigation is ongoing.

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