MEMPHIS, TN (abc24.com) - Memphis police are searching for two suspects that robbed three pharmacies over the last several days.
On Thursday, June 21, 2012, at approximately 1:10 a.m., the Walgreens Pharmacy located at 3515 Park Avenue was robbed by an unknown male suspect. The suspect posed as a customer and when the pharmacy technician turned her back, the suspect jumped over the counter and took several bottles of prescription medications. No weapon was seen, but one was indicated. The suspect fled the scene in a white 4-door vehicle, possibly a Sedan.
On Monday, June 25, 2012, at approximately 3:02 a.m., the Walgreens Pharmacy located at 6310 Poplar Avenue was robbed. Two unknown male suspects entered the store posing as customers at which time one of the suspects jumped over the counter and took several bottles of prescription medications. Officers were advised that both suspects fled the scene in a white vehicle.
On Thursday, June 28, 2012, at approximately 3:28 p.m., the Fred’s Pharmacy located at 5106 Summer Avenue was robbed by an unknown male suspect. The suspect reportedly entered the store and jumped over the counter while armed with a handgun. The suspect took several bottles of prescription medications. The suspect then fled to the parking lot where he jumped into a white vehicle that was driven by an unknown suspect. Both suspects fled the scene in an unknown direction.
No injuries were reported from any of the incidents.
The two suspects have been described as black males, between 25 and 40 years old, 5” 9” to 6’ 2”, 180 to 245 pounds, with medium to dark complexions.
Anyone with information on these robberies should call CrimeStoppers at (901) 528-CASH (2274).
