A Facebook swap took a turn for the worse when two young men on bikes accosted the victim in Bridgeport, stealing a pair of sneakers and waving a gun at him, according to police.
Police said the victim had arranged to meet one of the suspects on Facebook and trade a pair of shoes.
When he showed in up the area of Helen Street, two suspects on bikes approached him, grabbing a backpack with the sneakers inside. Police said one of them pulled out a gun.
Police are working to identify the suspects. Anyone with information is asked to call Bridgeport Det. Dennis Martinez at 203-581-5223.
