A North Bay man was drugged and robbed after answering an internet ad of online dating.
The meeting was set up for this past Friday.
North Bay Police say the man met a woman using an on-line dating ad. The man says during their encounter in North Bay he was drugged and robbed of an undetermined amount of cash by his date.
Police don't think the female is from the North Bay area.
North Bay Police advise that if you are an on-line dater, to be careful who you meet and where you meet them.
The North Bay Police Service Criminal Investigation Section is continuing the investigation.
Here's some advice for dating online:
- Do Your Research - use a search engine to do a quick search of the person.
- Do a video chat or a telephone chat before your first date. Get to know the person, not the profile they provided.
- Don’t provide too much personal information to your new acquaintance.
- Drive yourself or take public transportation to your first meeting.
- A public place is the best place to meet and make sure you tell a trusted friend or family member the details ahead of time.
- Stay sober
