Content Tagged 'Theft'

Suspect Arrested for Shelby Farms Robberies
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office announced an arrest in the robberies at Shelby Farms late Thursday afternoon.
Patient Steals Ambulance, Arrested at Community College
A patient at Lakeside being treated at St. Francis in Bartlett is now behind bars after he stole an ambulance Tuesday afternoon.
Local Gastropub in Overton Square Burglarized
A new hot spot in Overton Square was burglarized early Monday morning.
Hair-Raising Crime: Suspects Steal $5K in Hair Extensions
In a hair-raising crime, four guys grab $5,000 worth of hair extensions from a beauty supply store and take off. Video Watch Video
Suspect Charged with Dragging Memphis Officer
Memphis police have arrested the man accused of dragging an officer with his car while trying to avoid arrest.
Guns Found in Dumpster Linked to Burglaries
Several guns found in a dumpster behind an east Memphis business earlier this year have been linked to two home burglaries.
Southaven Police Arrest Online Dating Scammer
A Mississippi man is in trouble with the law, accused of scamming people on a dating website. Southaven police arrested him after four victims came forward, and investigators think there may be more. Video Watch Video
Thieves Steal From Burned Mansion; Former Owner Isaac Hayes
Thieves are pillaging a burned Cordova mansion, the former home of music legend Isaac Hayes. Video Watch Video
MPD Cruiser Carjacker, Vandal in Custody
The man accused of stealing a Memphis police cruiser and setting it on fire faced a judge Monday.
Suspect Charged for E. Memphis Carjacking, Burglaries
Police have arrested a suspect in at least east Memphis two car burglaries, and believe he is responsible for several more.
Joe Ford Arrested for Bad Check, Theft
Former Interim Shelby County Mayor Joe Ford was arrested Tuesday morning, charged with writing a bad check and theft. Video Watch Video
Suspect Wanted for Credit Card Theft from East Memphis Bar
Investigators need help identifying a suspect seen using credit cards stolen from an east Memphis bar Saturday night.
One Week Later, No Clues on Statue Stolen from Child Advocacy Center
The bronze depiction of a turtle, little girl and little boy has special meaning to the Child Advocacy Center. The statue of the little girl is now missing. Video Watch Video
Man Caught Trying to Scrap Stolen Advocacy Center Statue
Crittenden County Sheriff's deputies arrested a man trying to scrap a bronze statue stolen from the Child Advocacy Center in Memphis over the Christmas holiday.
Tow Truck Driver Arrested for Auto Theft
Memphis police arrested a tow truck driver after they found a stolen car on his wrecker while he was trying to tow another vehicle.
MPD Director Calls Precinct Gun Theft Incident 'Isolated'
Memphis Police Director Toney Armstrong promises to find out who's to blame for an incident at MPD's Mt. Moriah station that resulted in 19-year-old Michael Bell walking out of the precinct with an officer's gun. Video Watch Video
Black Friday Shoppers Caught with Counterfeit Money
Two early morning Black Friday shoppers were arrested at Wolfchase Galleria for passing off fake bills at several stores.
CrimeStoppers Tip Leads to Burglary Arrest
Memphis police arrested a suspect for a Christmas Eve home burglary thanks to a tip made to CrimeStoppers.
Warrant Issued for Memphis Police Car Theft
Memphis police have issued an arrest warrant for the suspect accused of fighting off officers during his arrest, stealing the officers' squad car, then crashing and burning the vehicle.
Man Charged with Firing Gun on Elementary School Property
Memphis police arrested a man who was firing a gun on school property, hitting two vehicles and nearly hitting a pregnant woman.
Police Shotgun Taken from Stolen, Burned MPD Cruiser
The MPD weapon was taken Tuesday morning at the same time an officer's cruiser was stolen and set on fire early New Year's Day. The bizarre crime took a scary twist with the revelation of the stolen shotgun. Video Watch Video
MPD Looking into Officer's Gun Theft from Precinct
The Memphis Police Department says there was an obvious lapse in supervision that allowed a teen doing community service at a police precinct to walk off with an officer's pistol. Video Watch Video
Serial Shoplifters Caught Red-Handed on Christmas Eve
Two suspects arrested for shoplifting at an east Memphis Sears during the last-minute Christmas shopping rush have been linked to several recent thefts.
Bronze Statue Stolen from Memphis Child Advocacy Center
A statue was stolen from outside the Memphis Child Advocacy Center over the holiday weekend.
Teen Charged in Multiple Arlington Burglaries
Shelby County Sheriff's deputies have charged a teen suspect for burglarizing several vehicles in the Arlington area.
Officer's Gun Stolen from Memphis Police Precinct
Memphis police are investigating how a gun was stolen from a locker room at the Mount Moriah Precinct. Video Watch Video
3 Wanted for Stealing Mail from S. Memphis Post Office
One person has been arrested and investigators are searching for three more suspects, all accused of stealing mailed checks from a south Memphis post office.
Target Employee Arrested for Skimming Cash from Register
An employee at an east Memphis Target store has been arrested for theft, accused of taking more than $2,000 from the register over the past month.
Hackers Hit DeSoto Phone System, Run Up $23K Bill
The extra charges were racked up by hackers who infiltrated the system and made a lot of international phone calls. The county is now rethinking its security.
Several Guns Stolen from Dyersburg Business
More stolen guns are in the hands of criminals and on the streets of the Mid-South after burglars broke into a Dyersburg business and took nearly a dozen guns. Video Watch Video
Angry Boyfriend Has Vet Tech Arrested for Canine Drug Theft
$15,000 worth of drugs were stolen from the Memphis vet who helped save Joey, the abandoned dog found starving eating rocks in Tunica. An angry boyfriend exposed the theft. Video Watch Video
Mother Calls Police on Own Daughter for Walmart Theft
A tip from a Memphis mother helped police nab three suspected crooks.
Germantown Home Burglary Suspect Identified
Thanks to CrimeStoppers tips, one of two suspected home burglars in Germantown has been identified.
Memphis Mother Charged with Faking Daughter's Death for Attention
A Memphis woman is facing charges, accused of faking her daughter's death and collecting donations from her co-workers for a bogus funeral. Video Watch Video
Catalytic Converter Thief Caught on Camera
Investigators need help identifying a suspect caught on camera stealing catalytic converters from a northeast Memphis car lot.
Warrant Issued for Marine Impersonator Accused of Theft
Thanks to tips from the public, Germantown Police have identified the man accused of swindling money by pretending to be a U.S. Marine.
Guitar Stolen from P-Funk Guitarist Recovered
A $5,000 guitar stolen from the guitarist for George Clinton's Parliament Funkadelic band last year in Memphis has been recovered by police, and an arrest warrant has been issued for a man in connection with the theft.
Suspects Still at Large for Oak Court Mall Jewelry Store Robbery
Memphis police have issued an arrest warrant for a suspected jewelry thief that robbed a store in the Oak Court Mall with an unidentified accomplice last month. Video Watch Video
Overton Park Enthusiasts Undaunted by Forest Attack
Joggers and others who use the back trails of Overton Park are being told to be careful. A Memphis man was mugged while walking through the old forest trails Sunday. Police were able to arrest two suspects by tracing the signal of the victim's cell phone. Despite the robbery, people are being encouraged to use the park more frequently. Video Watch Video
Administrator Charged with Stealing from Tipton Co. Charity
The man in charge of a Tipton County non-profit that helps the less fortunate is behind bars, accused of stealing from the organization.
Dyersburg Man Arrested for Gun Thefts
Dyersburg police have made an arrest in a recent business burglary where 11 handguns were stolen.
Warehouse Employees Charged in iPad Theft Ring
Investigators say a botched delivery at a Southaven warehouse was an opportunity several accused thieves couldn't resist.
Suspect Arrested for Burglarizing Hot Wings Restaurant
Memphis police arrested a suspect accused of breaking into a Whitehaven hot wings restaurant and stealing chicken, okra, a TV and other items.
Police Arrest Germantown Home Burglary Suspects
Germantown police arrested two suspects accused of burglarizing three homes and eluding investigators for several days.
Thief Targeting Women at Mid-South Gas Stations
Memphis police are looking to identify a suspected purse thief who targets women at gas stations.
Outdoors, Inc. Helping Utah Man after Kayak Stolen from River Dock
A Utah man kayaking to Costa Rica had his Mississippi River adventure cut short after his kayak and camping supplies were stolen during his stop in Memphis.
Mississippi Fugitive in Custody, Again, in Miami
Miami Beach police arrested Jerome Totten October 15, then hours later accidentally released him on bond. Totten is now once again in Miami's jail. As for how he was taken back into custody Mississippi deputies are calling that dumb luck, or maybe just plain dumb. Video Watch Video
Germantown Police still searching for two suspects
Two suspects involved in unrelated crimes are still on the loose.
Accused Fake Marine Scammer in Police Custody
The man accused swindling money by pretending to be a U.S. Marine has turned himself in to Germantown police.
Suspect Wanted for Attempted Home Burglary near Overton Park
Memphis police need help identifying a suspect who tried to break into a midtown home, then briefly stole a vehicle. Video Watch Video
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