Teen Arrested for Ambushing Watch Seller with Assault Rifle

Jabron Green, 18, booked in Shelby County Jail for aggravated robbery

Apr. 17, 2026 at 9:52pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered watch face reflecting a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the violent robbery of a luxury item.A recent wave of armed robberies targeting online marketplace transactions has left victims shaken and law enforcement searching for solutions.Memphis Today

One of two teenagers accused of setting up a man and robbing him of pricey watches he was selling on Facebook Marketplace has been arrested. Jabron Green, 18, was booked in the Shelby County Jail on Thursday, a day after police issued warrants for Green and Martereon Pegues, also 18, for aggravated robbery.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing risks of in-person transactions facilitated through online marketplaces, as well as the dangers of armed robberies targeting individuals. It also raises concerns about juvenile crime and the accessibility of assault-style weapons.

The details

According to police, the victim was ambushed by Green, Pegues, and two other masked men armed with guns on Cottage Oak Drive in Cordova. The victim, who was selling replica Audemars Piguet and G-Shock watches for $1,500 each, said one of the buyers pretended to reach for more cash but instead pulled out an AR-style rifle. The suspects forcibly took the $1,300 the victim had already been paid and the watches.

  • On Monday night, the victim was ambushed and robbed.
  • On Thursday, Jabron Green, 18, was booked in the Shelby County Jail.

The players

Jabron Green

An 18-year-old who was arrested and booked in the Shelby County Jail for aggravated robbery.

Martereon Pegues

An 18-year-old who is still being sought by police for his alleged involvement in the robbery.

The Victim

An anonymous individual who was selling replica luxury watches on Facebook Marketplace and was ambushed and robbed at gunpoint.

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What they’re saying

“I threw the cash on the ground that he had given me, and then they got the watch and stuff, and I ran around the car and ducked for cover and hid, and they ran off.”

— The Victim

What’s next

Police are still searching for Martereon Pegues, the other 18-year-old suspect. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the risks of in-person transactions facilitated through online marketplaces and the growing problem of armed robberies targeting individuals. It also raises concerns about juvenile crime and the accessibility of assault-style weapons.