Burglar loads up on batteries from several auto parts stores: MPD

Yahoo

13-03-2025

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A man is accused of breaking into several auto parts stores over several weeks and stealing carts full of batteries.
Fred Taylor, 41, was arrested Wednesday and charged with three counts of Burglary to a Business, Theft of Property $2,500 to $10,000, Evading Arrest in a Vehicle, and Reckless Driving. His bond has not been set.
His court date has not been scheduled.
According to police, Taylor was wearing a blue mechanic jacket and pants, a reflective undershirt, boots, and a black face mask when he broke into the business.
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On Mar. 11, at 12:57 a.m., officers responded to a business burglary at O'Reilly Auto Parts at 1049 Frayser Boulevard. Police were told that the suspect entered the business by prying open a rear door. He stole 10 batteries worth over $2,000.
On Feb. 12, at 2:10 a.m., police responded to a business burglary at O'Reilly Auto Parts at 1049 Frayser Boulevard. Officers were told that a male suspect forced entry through the same rear door as before and stole 11 batteries valued at over $2,000.
On Feb. 28, at 12:34 a.m., officers responded to a business burglary at AutoZone at 4394 Summer Avenue. They were told a rear door was pried open, and 13 batteries were stolen from the business. The value of the batteries was almost $4,000.
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Police said that video surveillance in the area captured Taylor's vehicle, a silver Infiniti M35 with a mismatched front passenger door and a distinct deformity to the rear passenger fender.
According to reports, while police made the scene of the burglary, the Austin Peay Task Force observed a vehicle matching the description of the car caught on camera traveling south on Overton Crossing.
MPD said that they initiated a traffic stop, but the car refused to stop and evaded at a high rate of speed, running a red light. Officers did not pursue the Infiniti.
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Reports say the Tennessee Highway Patrol Aviation Unit helped track the vehicle as it fled. The car stopped in the 700 block of Persons, and police attempted to detain the male.
The male re-entered his vehicle and fled. THP aviation continued to track the vehicle until it stopped in the 2200 block of East Holmes, where the suspect was taken into custody without incident.
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