String of store thefts led to chase in South Memphis; two in custody
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two suspects are in custody, and two more are on the run Thursday, after a string of convenience store thefts across the city led to a chase that ended in South Memphis.
Memphis Police and state troopers surrounded a red Nissan Maxima with temporary tags on Vance Avenue at Orleans Street before noon Thursday.
MPD says Tennessee Highway Patrol pursued the vehicle after spotting it. Four people got out and ran. Police said they got away with cigarettes and cash, including $44 in nickels.
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These are the alleged crimes, according to MPD:
On June 12, 2025 at 5:15 am, officers responded to a Burglary/Business at 5325 Summer Avenue at Circle K. A suspect entered the business, took currency and cigarettes and fled the scene in a burgundy or maroon Nissan sedan.
At 5:23 am, officers responded to a Shoplifting/Misdemeanor at 5075 Stage Road at Circle K. Officers were advised a man in all black came into the business and took cigarettes and $44 in nickels. He fled the scene in a burgundy or maroon Nissan sedan.
At 5:56 am, officers responded to a Robbery call which resulted in becoming a Theft from a building at 1691 Poplar Avenue at Mapco. Two men in dark clothing came into the business and stole cash and cigarettes. They fled the scene in a burgundy or maroon Nissan sedan.
At 9:47 am, officers responded to robbery at 2120 Frayser Blvd at Mapco. Four men in all black clothing entered the store. One of the men were armed with a gun. They stole cigarettes and fled the scene in a burgundy or maroon Nissan.
At 10:26 am, officers responded to a business robbery at 1505 East Brooks Road. Three men in black clothing entered the business. They took cash and cigarettes and fled in a burgundy or maroon Nissan.
At 10:31 am, officers responded to a business robbery at 2454 Elvis Presley Blvd. Three men in black clothing entered the business. They took cash and cigarettes and fled in a burgundy or maroon Nissan.
The suspects in custody were taken to Regional One for medical clearance.
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