Homeowner in Buford, Georgia Robbed by Renter Through Room-Sharing App

A homeowner in Buford, Georgia, was the victim of a robbery after a man he had rented his basement to through a room-sharing app fled with his wallet.

According to a police report, the renter checked in late Tuesday and sent a text message to the homeowner upstairs about a leaking toilet. The homeowner went to investigate and was met by the renter, who was armed and had zip ties. The renter bound the homeowner’s hands and feet and fled with his wallet, which contained cash and credit cards.

Gwinnett County police were called to the scene and are currently searching for the suspect. They have not released any further information about the suspect or the incident.

Airbnb, the company that facilitated the rental, has released a statement saying they are working with local law enforcement to investigate the incident. They have also offered the homeowner their full support and are providing resources to help him recover from the robbery.

The incident has raised questions about the safety of using room-sharing apps, and many people are calling for increased security measures to ensure the safety of both renters and homeowners. Airbnb has said they are committed to providing a safe and secure platform for their users and are taking steps to ensure similar incidents do not occur in the future.