Safe space for internet purchase exchanges set up in Duluth

The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office and the Duluth Police Department have announced they’ve set up a new space where people can safely make exchanges for items they’ve purchased on internet market places.

The space is located the joint Public Safety Building at 2030 N. Arlington Avenue, Duluth.

“This ‘safe exchange’ space can be utilized for meetings to buy and/or sell items. explained Sgt. Erik Peterson. “Parents may use this space to conduct child custody exchanges as well.”

The “safe exchange” location is under 24/7 video surveillance.