Man selling car on Craigslist disappears

[mahatmakanejeeves]

Source: KSDK-TV, St. Louis, Missouri

Brandie Piper, KSDK-TV 1:51 p.m. CDT May 5, 2015

MADISON COUNTY, Ill. – A 19-year-old Illinois man who has been trying to sell his car on Craigslist has been missing since Monday morning.

The Madison County Sheriff's Office says Taylor S. Clark's family reported him missing around 8 p.m. Monday. He was last seen around 10:30 a.m. by his girlfriend at a business in the 4000 block of Route 159 in Glen Carbon after he took a final exam at Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville.

Clark's family says his vehicle, a red 2007 Nissan 350Z, is listed for sale on Craigslist, and said he spoke with at least one interested buyer Monday morning about it. Clark's cell phone records place his phone in the area of The Mills Outlet Mall in Hazelwood, Missouri shortly after 11:30 a.m., but deputies can't say if he was there to meet anyone about his car.

Deputies say Clark does not have a history of disappearing or any known medical conditions that could lead to his disappearance. His Nissan 350 Z also remains missing. ... Clark is described as a white male standing 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing 190 pounds. He has light brown shorter hair and a full facial mustache and beard.

Anyone who believes they may have seen Clark or his vehicle, or may have information about his disappearance is asked to call the Madison County Sheriff's Office at 618-692-4433, the investigation line at 618-692-0871, or the anonymous tip line at 618-296-3000.

Read more: http://www.ksdk.com/story/news/local/2015/05/05/taylor-clark-missing-glen-carbon/26928281/

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Hat tip, Jalopnik: Illinois Student Trying To Sell 350Z On Craigslist Goes Missing

This is important, because this is not the first instance I've heard of this. A recent similar incident did not turn out well:

Craigslist seller charged with murder in deaths of Georgia couple

Bud, June Runion killed while trying to find classic car

Published 5:34 PM EST Jan 27, 2015

TELFAIR COUNTY, Ga. —A 28-year-old man has been charged in the deaths of a husband and wife who met with him after posting a Craigslist ad to try to buy a classic car.

Telfair County Sheriff Chris Steverson said 69-year-old Bud Runion and his 66-year-old wife, June, were shot to death.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

1. 5'6"?

Probably in the trunk.

[ColesCountyDem]

2. This is all over the news here.

It doesn't look good, sadly.

[RebelOne]

3. Looks like this type of story will end up on

Investigation Discovery Channel.

[Liberal_in_LA]

12. they do specialize in these type of stories. hope he is found safe

[redstatebluegirl]

4. We sold some furniture on Craig's list a few years ago.

I had some of the strangest people come by to look at it. Thankfully it was in the garage and since my husband was out of town my neighbor came over when I showed it. I mean STRANGE people! I told my husband I would never ever use Craig's list again. I think it is used by nuts to stalk victims.

[former9thward]

5. It says he spoke with an interested buyer on Monday.

They should have his cell phone records to see who he spoke to on Monday.

[Brother Buzz]

6. Even money says he spoke with a $22.99 prepaid burner throwaway cell phone

Dead end.

[7962]

7. Anyone selling anything of value should never meet someone by themselves.

And never meet at a non-public place. Police stations are saying you can use them in some cities

[mnhtnbb]

8. I have used craigslist to sell/buy all kinds of stuff and never had a problem.

It isn't craigslist that is the problem. People have to take precautions no matter
how they advertise or respond to items for sale.

[LeftyMom]

9. Same here.

I've also round filed a lot of emails from people who seemed off.

Protip: selling or buying an item and need a busy, crowded place to meet? There's a starbucks every three blocks, and around here there's usually cop or three getting coffee.

[PasadenaTrudy]

11. Me neither

I've bought and sold many cars by myself as a lone female. Always met the nicest people. Maybe I've just been lucky.

[ileus]

10. Just remember the 4 rules of BST.

1. Always a public place (unless it's a large item)
2. Always in the daylight
3. Always with a witness

and most important

4. Always Carry a sidearm.



Normally I'll arrange to meet in a Walmart parking lot where there's lots of folks and (hopefully working) cameras. Plus everyone knows where the local walturd is.

You can get a pretty good idea of the character you're dealing with through texts and calls. I asked one too many questions on a motorcycle a while back, the guy stopped replying to my texts and yanked the ad shortly after that.

Most people aren't out to kill you, but there are several out to scam you if you're an idiot.

[Judi Lynn]

13. Bad news: Body of student trying to sell car on Craigslist found

Body of student trying to sell car on Craigslist found
By ALAN SCHER ZAGIER, Associated Press | May 6, 2015 | Updated: May 6, 2015 2:47pm

HAZELWOOD, Mo. (AP) — Authorities in two states on Wednesday were investigating the slaying of a 19-year-old Illinois college student who went missing while trying to sell his sports car on Craigslist.

Taylor Clark's body was found Tuesday night near a truck driving school in the St. Louis suburb of Hazelwood, Missouri, not far from where his abandoned 2007 Nissan 350ZX was located, according to Tim Fagan, the deputy commander of the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis and lead investigator.

Fagan said Clark, from the southwestern Illinois town of St. Jacob, was the victim of a homicide, though he declined to elaborate. No suspects were in custody as of midday Wednesday.

Clark, a sophomore engineering student at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, was reported missing by family members on Monday. Authorities say he was last seen by his girlfriend, and Fagan said Clark had listed his car for sale on Craigslist and had spoken to someone Monday morning about the ad.

More:
http://www.chron.com/news/crime/article/Police-Missing-Illinois-college-student-s-body-6246443.php

[FLPanhandle]

14. Ugh.

My daughter is a 19 year old college student. I can't imagine the pain the family is going through.